D & R Legacy Fund
Invitation OnlyNorthfield, Illinois · EIN 86-2554253 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$545K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $100,000 |
| Trosa | Durham, NC | Civic & Social | $80,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Civic & Social | $75,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Skokie, IL | Civic & Social | $50,000 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | Civic & Social | $35,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Civic & Social | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $30,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Fondation | Madison, WI | Civic & Social | $30,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Chicago | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Highwood Park Public Library | Highwood, IL | Civic & Social | $25,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $25,000 |
| Bernie's Book Fund | Lake Bluff, IL | Civic & Social | $20,000 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park Foundation | Chicago, IL | Civic & Social | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $455,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103055
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2554253
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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