CMB Foundation
Invitation OnlyMettawa, Illinois · EIN 36-3519496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$303K
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
67% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $30,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Conservation | $30,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Chamcook, CA | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Educational | $20,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | Florida Conservation | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital | Stuart, FL | Health | $10,000 |
| Ely Chapman Educational Foundation | Marietta, OH | Educational | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginai Beach, VA | Support for Veterans | $10,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Chicago, IL | Conservation | $7,500 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | Humanitarian and Religious | $6,430 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $6,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | Hobe Sound, FL | Medical | $6,000 |
| Yale Alumni Fund | New Haven, CT | Educational | $5,500 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Burbank, CA | Ocean Conservation | $5,000 |
| Teach For America | Chicago, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Tisch MS Research Center of NY | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Wallingford, CT | Educational | $5,000 |
| Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Bonefish and Tarpon Trust | Key Largo, FL | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | Hobe Sound, FL | Humanitarian and Religious | $4,200 |
| United States Golf Association | Far Hills, NJ | Civic | $3,500 |
| Buckley Institute | New Haven, CT | Education | $3,500 |
| The Women's Board of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | Medical | $2,800 |
| Natural Resources Defence Council | New York, NY | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Cemetery | Lake Forest, IL | Historic Cemetery | $2,500 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | Medical | $2,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | Education | $2,500 |
| Golden Apple Award EWA | Chicago, IL | Education | $2,500 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Humanitarian Aid | $2,500 |
| Town Employees Christmas FundTown of Jupiter Island | Hobe Sound, FL | Civic | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | Conservation | $2,000 |
| Guardians of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Florida Conservation | $2,000 |
| Wttw 11 | Chicago, IL | Civic | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Conservation | $1,045 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) | Fort Pierce, FL | Ocean Conservation | $1,000 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter | Deerfield, IL | Animal Welfare | $1,000 |
| PAWS - Chicago | Chicago, IL | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Noah's Rest Inc | Zion, IL | Animal Shelter | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Medical | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Florida | Maitland, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
| New Haven Lawn Club Preservation Trust | New Haven, CT | Historical Society | $1,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Jupiter Island Conservation | $1,000 |
| South Florida PBS | West Palm Beach, FL | Civic | $1,000 |
| Squash Haven | New Haven, CT | Educational | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | New York, NY | Animal rescue and protection | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Toys for Needy and Impoverished Children | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical Services and Research | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical | $1,000 |
| United Way of Martin County | Stuart, FL | Community Development | $1,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Hobe Sound | Hobe Sound, FL | Humanitarian Aid | $1,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | Jupiter, FL | Wildlife Care and Public Awareness | $1,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Conservation | $1,000 |
| Anti Cruelty Society | Chamcook, IL | Animal Welfare | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Environmental Protection and Conservation | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $302,575 | 78 |
| 2024 | $271,800 | 78 |
| 2023 | $208,563 | 70 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103736
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3519496
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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