Community Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 36-4012380 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded84
Typical grant$31,005
Total assets$102.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,005 and $39,745.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Community Memorial Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 SPINNING WHEEL ROAD, HINSDALE IL 60521 |
| Phone | 6306544729 |
| WWW.CMFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GRANTS AWARDED THOUGH THE REGIONAL Health and human services agenda and RESPONSIVE GRANTS PROGRAM ADVANCE THE FOUNDATION'S VISION OF TRANSFORMING THE WESTERN SUBURBS INTO THE HEALTHIEST REGION OF THE COUNTRY. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS MUST SUBMIT AN ONLINE LETTER OF INTENT (LOI) IF: NEVER RECEIVED A GRANT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS; OR INTENDS TO REQUEST MORE THAN $25,000. LOI'S ARE DUE ON FEBRUARY 15 OR AUGUST 15, SPRING, FALL CYCLE. IF THE ORGANIZATION IS INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL APPLICATION, IT IS DUE MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15, SPRING, FALL CYCLE. All applicants must complete their applications online at www.cmfdn.org |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | CMF AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND FURTHER AS PUBLIC CHARITIES (EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 509(a)(3) DELIVERING SERVICES WITHIN THE 27 CMF COMMUNITIES. RESPONSIVE GRANTS ARE ALLOCATED FOR PROGRAM SERVICES AS WELL AS FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. BEFORE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REVIEW CMF'S POLICIES AND GUIDELINES, GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS (27 TARGET COMMUNITIES), AND CURRENT PRIORITY AREAS WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. |
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
1% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillars Community Health | La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $470,856 |
| BEDS Plus | La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $245,775 |
| Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc | Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $230,020 |
| NAMI Metro Suburban | Oak Park, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $207,495 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $185,970 |
| Aging Care Connections | La Grange, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $126,245 |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Greensboro, NC | Boe | $125,000 |
| Alivio Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $118,248 |
| People's Resource Center | Westmont, IL | Responsive | $91,005 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $86,570 |
| Health and Medicine Policy Research Group | Chicago, IL | Regional Health Agenda | $81,755 |
| HCS Family Services | Hinsdale, IL | Responsive | $80,500 |
| Helping Hand Center | Countryside, IL | Responsive | $70,606 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | Responsive | $60,480 |
| Youth Crossroads Inc | Berwyn, IL | Boe | $58,975 |
| Community House | Hinsdale, IL | Responsive | $56,245 |
| Suburban Primary Health Care Council | Westchester, IL | Responsive | $46,755 |
| Community Support Services Inc | Brookfield, IL | Responsive | $46,245 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Glen Ellyn, IL | Responsive | $46,005 |
| Way Back Inn Inc | Maywood, IL | Responsive | $46,005 |
| Housing Forward | Maywood, IL | Responsive | $42,245 |
| Hamdard Center for Health & Human Services | Addison, IL | Responsive | $39,745 |
| Center for Independence Through Conductive Ed | Countryside, IL | Responsive | $37,885 |
| Oak Park and River Forest Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | Responsive | $37,885 |
| NAMI of DuPage County Illinois | Wheaton, IL | Responsive | $36,005 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | Responsive | $36,005 |
| Family Focus Inc | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $35,500 |
| Mobile CARE Foundation | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $35,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $35,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago (UCP Seguin) | Cicero, IL | Responsive | $34,625 |
| SamaraCare | Naperville, IL | Boe | $34,480 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | Rockford, IL | Responsive | $33,500 |
| Ray Graham Association | Lisle, IL | Responsive | $32,606 |
| El Valor Corporation | Chicago, IL | Boe | $31,880 |
| Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley Region | Villa Park, IL | Responsive | $31,766 |
| Life Span | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $31,755 |
| Hope's Front Door | Downers Grove, IL | Responsive | $31,505 |
| DuPagePads | Wheaton, IL | Responsive | $31,245 |
| All Our Children's Advocacy Center | Justice, IL | Responsive | $31,005 |
| Candor Health Organization | Hinsdale, IL | Responsive | $31,005 |
| Chicago Dental Society Foundation | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $31,005 |
| DuPage Health Coalition | Carol Stream, IL | Responsive | $31,005 |
| Shriver Center on Poverty Law | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $31,005 |
| Chicago Workers Collaborative | Berwyn, IL | Responsive | $30,500 |
| DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform | Lombard, IL | Responsive | $30,500 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $27,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $27,500 |
| Aspire | Hillside, IL | Boe | $27,475 |
| Alliance to End Homelessness | Hillside, IL | Responsive | $25,505 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $25,500 |
| Community Assisted Rides (CARS) | La Grange, IL | Boe | $21,505 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | Responsive | $19,500 |
| DuPage Senior Citizens Council | Lombard, IL | Responsive | $15,500 |
| Racing Industry Charitable Foundation | Cicero, IL | Responsive | $15,000 |
| Kids Above All | Chicago, IL | Responsive | $13,500 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation of Northern Illinois | North Riverside, IL | Boe | $13,125 |
| United Methodist Homes & Services Foundation | Chicago, IL | Boe | $11,880 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lisle, IL | Responsive | $10,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Community Fund | Oak Park, IL | Responsive | $10,000 |
| LOVE INC of Western Suburbs Chicago | Clarendon Hills, IL | Responsive | $9,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 84 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,712,215 | 84 |
| 2023 | $3,036,348 | 128 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502819349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4012380
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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