Cretors Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 47-4939829 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$490K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
32% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Environmental and garden education | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Provide health care support abroad | $50,000 |
| Ragdale | Lake Forest, IL | To pursue cultural consciousness throughout our organization through substantive learning and transparent policies | $50,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | Providing social support for women and girls. | $35,000 |
| Learn | Chicago, IL | Enhance education | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | For assisting community needs | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To end hunger by connecting our neighbors with healthy food | $20,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Providing education and community engagement through classical music | $20,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | To provide human connection, housing support, and health care to members of our community who are unhoused | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Support social services and educational needs | $15,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | New York, NY | Furthering arts through social programs | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies | Miami, FL | Creating opportunities for friendships for people with intellectual and development disabilities | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Media creating for education purposes | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support erie family health center mission | $10,000 |
| Family Focus | Chicago, IL | We serve families by giving parents support, knowledge, and resources they need to give their children the best possible start in life | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | We are committed to ending childhood hunger | $10,000 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | Highwood, IL | Provide medical care to low income and uninsured people | $10,000 |
| Icc Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | To improve the wellness of all people through innovative, interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the… | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | To create a healthier future for every child | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School (Nols) | Lander, WY | To be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills. | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | We create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it's needed most | $10,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Provide nonpolitical humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in palestine. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Leader in providing and promoting compassionate, comprehensive reproductive health care, education, and rights | $10,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Chicago, IL | Provide a full continuum of services for women to help them permanently end their homelessness | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | To end suicide among lgbtq | $10,000 |
| Women Employed | Chicago, IL | Pursue equity for women in the workforce by effecting policy change | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Network Counseling(Cyn) | Grayslake, IL | Counseling services | $5,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Supporting the integral human development of its students by proving outstanding teaching & academic excellence. | $5,000 |
| Goodman Theater | Chicago, IL | Support for arts and culture | $5,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | Chicago, IL | Support for arts and culture | $5,000 |
| Tunidito Children and Family Services | Tucson, AZ | Emotional support for children and families | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $308,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4939829
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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