Chmiel Charitable Fund NFP
Invitation OnlyWoodstock, Illinois · EIN 61-1937447 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love 4 Santos | Guaynabo, PR | Rescue homeless dogs | $10,000 |
| Blue Water Surrender | Tavernier, FL | Safe house for kids | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Food Pantry | Woodstock, IL | Provide food to the hungry | $10,000 |
| Woodstock High School | Woodstock, IL | Donation to school | $10,000 |
| Veterans Path to Hope | Crystal Lake, IL | Support for veterans | $10,000 |
| Hogar Mis Primeros Pasos | Vega Alta, PR | Shelter for child abuse victoms | $10,000 |
| Warp Corps | Woodstock, IL | Helps to prevent homelessness | $5,000 |
| Helping Paws | Vista, CA | Assistance dogs for veterans | $5,000 |
| Mainstay Therapeutic Farm | Richmond, IL | Enriched mind, body, and spirit | $5,000 |
| Operation Wild Horse | Bull Valley, IL | Improve veteran lives | $5,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522829349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1937447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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