Clayton a Struve Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyItasca, Illinois · EIN 36-7168400 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$550K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
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
32% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Mishawaka | Saint Paul, MN | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Fight hunger in cook county | $50,000 |
| Rheumatology Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | To help find a cure for rheumatology | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | College tuition assistance for caddies | $40,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Carol Stream, IL | For health and well being of all children | $36,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation | Missoula, MT | To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears | $35,000 |
| Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive | Chicago, IL | To support the preservation of knowledge of zoo and aquarium professionals. | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Lifesaving services | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To find cures for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases through research and treatment | $25,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | To support individuals with developmental disabilities. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive.… | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | To conserve land and waters. | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | To provide water, food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other emergency assistance. | $25,000 |
| National Ability Center | Park CIty, UT | To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational… | $20,000 |
| OWII Jack Russell Rescue | Clatskanie, OR | To help foster and re-home dogs. | $12,000 |
| Evanston Arts Center | Evanston, IL | To provide professional opportunities to artists, offer art education to people of all ages, and to provide free educational programs to… | $10,000 |
| Western Sports Foundation | Pueblo, CO | Supporting total athlete wellness. | $10,000 |
| ETHS Foundation | Evanston, IL | Promoting education. | $10,000 |
| One Goal | Chicago, IL | Providing educational support to underpriviledged children | $6,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Association | Oak Park, IL | Helping families in need. | $5,000 |
| Inspiration Cafe | Chicago, IL | To help people affected by homelessness. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | To support the zoo. | $5,000 |
| Bear Care | Lake Forest, IL | To fund programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community. | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Fostering development of treatments. | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Chicago, IL | Annual fund | $4,542 |
| Family Focus | Highland Park, IL | To promote the well-being of children from birth by supporting and strengthening their families in and with their community. | $2,000 |
| Trio Annimal Foundation | Chicago, IL | To pay medical bills for sick abused pets. | $2,000 |
| Harmony Community Cares | Chicago, IL | To plant seeds of Love and cultivate hope by collaborating to provide access to healthy food, academic enrichment, social and spiritual… | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $549,542 | 28 |
| 2024 | $522,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $481,542 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7168400
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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