Cornell Brewer Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3205517 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$308K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | San Francisco, CA | Public or society benefit | $130,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Health | $50,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Public or society benefit | $30,000 |
| Shoreline Community Church Sb | Santa Barbara, CA | Specific church | $20,000 |
| Willow Creek Community Church | South Barrington, IL | Specific church | $20,000 |
| Philemon House | Palatine, IL | Public or society benefit | $15,000 |
| Filo Community NFP | Crystal Lake, IL | Public or society benefit | $10,000 |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | Public or society benefit | $10,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee Township, IL | Public or society benefit | $7,500 |
| A Rosie Place for Children | South Bend, IN | Public or society benefit | $5,000 |
| Nicholas Sergi Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Public or society benefit | $5,000 |
| Spectrios Institute for Low Vision at Deicke House | Wheaton, IL | Public or society benefit | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $358,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $341,500 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3205517
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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