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Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7191705 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$300
Total assets$892K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church | Sitka, AK | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornell Jazz Ensembles Alumni Endowment | Ithaca, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| International Arts Relations | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Camba | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Meeting House | Provincetown, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
| Truro Conservation | North Truro, MA | General support | $500 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project (Wrrap) | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $500 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $300 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Provincetown, MA | General support | $300 |
| Truro Community Kitchen | Truro, MA | General support | $300 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | General support | $300 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $300 |
| Helping Our Women | Provincetown, RI | General support | $300 |
| Physicians for Responsible Science | Washington, DC | General support | $300 |
| Castle Hill Center for the Arts | Truro, MA | General support | $250 |
| Providencetown Art Association and Museum | Provincetown, MA | General support | $250 |
| Nature Connection | Concord, MA | General support | $200 |
| Theatre Offensive | Boston, MA | General support | $200 |
| Env - Wildlife Conservation Trust | Marshall, VA | General support | $200 |
| Rhode Island SPCA | Riverside, RI | General support | $200 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Dexter Keezer Community Fund | Truro, MA | General support | $100 |
| Outer Cape Chorale | South Wellfleet, MA | General support | $100 |
| Skip of New York | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
| Casas | San Diego, CA | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $30,500 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7191705
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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