Custom Cares Charities
Invitation OnlyNorthlake, Illinois · EIN 20-4566740 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $500.
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
9% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issa Charities | Rosemont, IL | General support | $36,679 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Glenview, IL | General support | $5,500 |
| Special Olypmics Illinois | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| The Vineyard Church of Aurora | Aurora, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Vineyard Aurora Little Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Juvinile Justice Initiative | Evanston, IL | General support | $750 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | 150Th anniversery fund campaign | $500 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General support in honor of helen boyle | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Als Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General support | $500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Cru Inner City | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Folds of Honor | Iverness, IL | General support | $500 |
| For Autistic Kids | Glenview, IL | General support | $500 |
| Gift Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Jesse White Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Downers Grove, IL | General support | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Operation Support Our Troops | Naperville, IL | General support | $500 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Westmont, IL | General support | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Step Up for Kids | Prescott, AZ | General support | $500 |
| Tower to Tunnels | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Toys for Tots | Bridgeview, IL | General support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| West Leyden High School | Northlake, IL | General support athletics | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($28,150). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,829 | 32 |
| 2024 | $30,650 | 2 |
| 2023 | $60,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4566740
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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