Cushing Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-1636778 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.1M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$187.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amref Health Africa in the USA | New York, NY | General purposes | $3,250,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Theosophical Society in America | Wheaton, IL | General purposes | $250,000 |
| Glen Ellyn Food Pantry | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General purposes | $150,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Bridge Communities Inc | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| College of Dupage Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Dupage Pads | Wheaton, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Services | Naperville, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| National Public Radio (Npr) | Baltimore, MD | General purposes | $100,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Proximity 2 Humanity | Albemarle, NC | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Shine Global Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $100,000 |
| St Francis High School | Wheaton, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| St Petronille Catholic Church | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $100,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General purposes | $100,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Urban Growers Collective | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Chi-Care Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Dion's Chicago Dream | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Dupage Senior Citizens Council (Kane Senior Council) | Lombard, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Growing Home Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Carol Stream, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Legal Council for Health Justice | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Nami Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Shower Up Chicago | Spring Hill, TN | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Forge Charitable Adventures | Lemont, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northbrook, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| West Point School of Music | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica | West Chester, PA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Duly Health and Care Charitable Fund | Downers Grove, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| March of Dimes | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation of Chicago | Westmont, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Spark Ventures | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Cure Jm Foundation | Leesburg, VA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Library - Glen Ellyn | Glen Ellyn, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,085,000 | 56 |
| 2024 | $1,068,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $690,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1636778
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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