D Richard Mead Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 65-6106335 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$159K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Miami, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | Miami, FL | General support | $7,000 |
| Ms Porter Farmington School | Farmington, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Roxy Theatre | Miami Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western North Ca Cfwnc | Asheville, NC | Ccc fund | $5,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Howie Music Series | Orlando, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Real Life Church | Tamarac, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Dona Vista Arts | Umatilla, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Union Congregational Church - Bsa Troop | Hollis, NH | General support | $3,500 |
| Lakes Cares Inc | Mount Dora, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| Jackson Hospital Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of South Florida | North Miami, FL | Suicide prevention | $3,000 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | Portsmouth, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Lowe (2000-Beaux Arts) | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warriors | Topeka, KS | General support | $2,500 |
| Hand in Hand Lake County Inc | Eustis, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Lutz, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Fairchild Tropical Gardens | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Easterseals South Florida | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Overtown Youth Center | Miami, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Community Food Share | Louisville, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Pink Butterfly Foundation Inc | Foley, AL | General support | $2,500 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation Inc | Denver, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Miami Rotary Club | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Alamosa Senior Citizens Center | Alamosa, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Frances Mcglannan Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Porchlight | Madison, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Inc | Clermont, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Orlando, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | Coconut Grove, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Alfalit International Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Informed Families the Florida Family Partnership | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Better Way of Miami | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Tessa of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $2,000 |
| Partners in Housing (Co Springs) | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,500 |
| Upper Keys Humane Society | Key Largo, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Blount County Rescue Squad | Alcoa, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Save Our Seas Foundation | Dania Beach, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Boulder | Boulder, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Northerners Senior Citizens | LA Jara, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary (Co) | Keenesburg, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Downtown Ventures - Art on the Streets | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Texsar Inc | Wimberley, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Iris Fields Park | Boulder, CO | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,000 | 57 |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $130,900 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6106335
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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