D and R Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyOak Lawn, Illinois · EIN 86-2247427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$31M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $150,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $125,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $100,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $100,000 |
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | Civic & social | $72,450 |
| Dovetail Project | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $50,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Garden | Tucson, AZ | Civic & social | $50,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $40,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $40,000 |
| Sonoran Institute | Tucson, AZ | Civic & social | $35,000 |
| Chicago High School for the Arts | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $30,000 |
| Kids Above All | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $30,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $30,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Start Early | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Tucson Symphony Orchestra | Tucson, AZ | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona - Public Media | Tucson, AZ | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Wits - Working in the Schools | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Autoimmune Association | Clinton Town, MI | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | Nantucket, MA | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Rethink Food | New York, NY | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Sara's Circle | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| Access Community Health Network | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $15,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | Civic & social | $15,000 |
| Tom Sherak Ms Hope Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Civic & social | $15,000 |
| University of Arizona - School of Dance | Tucson, AZ | Civic & social | $15,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $12,000 |
| Exceptional Minds | Sherman Oaks, CA | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Mountainlands Community Housing Trust | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Health - Neurology | Salt Lake City, UT | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Usski & Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Summit County Clubhouse | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $7,500 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Lucky Project | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Nuzzles & Co | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Pc Tots | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Peace House | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| People's Health Clinic | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Summit Community Gardens and Eats | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $5,000 |
| Global Sojourns Giving Circle | Vancouver, WA | Civic & social | $2,550 |
| Park City Rotary Foundation | Park City, UT | Civic & social | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,502,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $1,524,500 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349103361
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2247427
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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