Cnpa Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-1105292 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75 and $11,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL MARKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 4940 S Woodlawn, Chicago IL 60615 |
| Phone | 8727312953 |
| PMARKS@PMVENTURES.US | |
| Form and materials | Open-ended grant program. Grants provided at the discretion of directors. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Small grants to further Arts Education and Environmental Sustainability causes |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Clay Center | Carbondale, CO | General charitable purposes | $11,200 |
| National Council on Education for | Boulder, CO | General charitable purposes | $75 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,975 | 3 |
| 2024 | $12,526 | 6 |
| 2023 | $15,050 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349102881
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1105292
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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