Clune Cares Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 88-4184746 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$859K
Organizations funded136
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$483K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,850.
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
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution Workshop | Northbrook, IL | General support | $33,050 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | General support | $27,800 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Inc | Mountainside, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort (Core) | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Lorenzo's House | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $23,500 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | General support | $22,700 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | New York, NY | General support | $17,900 |
| Special Olympics of Texas | San Antonio, TX | General support | $17,000 |
| Harrington Cancer & Health Foundation | Amarillo, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Project Renewal Inc | New York, NY | General support | $12,804 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research | Schaumburg, IL | General support | $12,470 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of NY | New York, NY | General support | $12,460 |
| United Way of New York City | New York, NY | General support | $12,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Washington DC, DC | General support | $10,120 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Illinois | Deerfield, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Betteralife | Purcellville, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Healthy Schools Campaign | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Hoag Charity Sports | Irvine, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| LA Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Cwoa Chapter | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Lilabean Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| The Up Center | Norfolk, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $9,000 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc | New York, NY | General support | $8,952 |
| Hfs Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | General support | $8,750 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation | Bluemont, VA | General support | $8,562 |
| Whitewright Volunteer Fire Department | Whitewright, TX | General support | $8,500 |
| Marine Corp - Law Enforcement Foundation | Tuckahoe, NY | General support | $8,200 |
| Friends of St Dominic's | Blauvelt, NY | General support | $8,140 |
| The Bridge Church Chino | Chino, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Tuesday's Children | Manhasset, NY | General support | $8,000 |
| Education Through Music Inc | New York, NY | General support | $7,850 |
| Museum of Arts & Design | New York, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| The Committee for Hispanic Children & Families Inc | New York, NY | General support | $7,280 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,800 |
| Visual Arts Center of New Jersey | Summit, NJ | General support | $5,800 |
| The Help USA Fund Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,682 |
| Illinois S O Foundation | Normal, IL | General support | $5,528 |
| The Torch Foundation | Commack, NY | General support | $5,500 |
| All Stars Project Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, IA | General support | $5,000 |
| American Legion Post 177 | Fairfax, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Burn Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
| Christ in Action Ministries Inc | Elkwood, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institue Foundation | Hollywood, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Northwest Indiana | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Goldie B Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate (The Goldie Initiative) | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Higher Octave Healing Inc | Tempe, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope for Paws | Studio City, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ketchum Downtown YMCA | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Knine Rescue Inc | Ashton, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Miracle League of North Texas | Flowe Mound, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| My Possibilities | Plano, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Off the Street Club | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 136 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859,342 | 136 |
| 2024 | $675,647 | 130 |
| 2023 | $364,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640909349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4184746
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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