Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 93-1600554 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,750 and $11,667.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Grant to assist the family and children of injured or fallen Chicago police officers | $11,667 |
| Brotherhood of the Fallen | Chicago, IL | Assist first respondents during critical times | $11,667 |
| Light the Light | Chicago, IL | Assisting first respondents i times of need | $11,667 |
| Ignite the Spirit | Chicago, IL | Grant to support injured or illnesses of firefighters and paramedics. | $8,815 |
| CFD Gold Badge Society | Chicago, IL | Grant to assist the families and children of line of duty deaths and injuries suffered by CFD firefighters and paramedics. | $8,750 |
| Fire Chaplain Ministries | Chicago, IL | Grant supports families of first respondents with services and counsel during difficult times. | $8,750 |
| EMW Retirees Widows Children | Chicago, IL | Grant to support first responders retirees and widows of line of duty deaths | $7,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($3,684). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $80,750 | 6 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601529349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1600554
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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