Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-0476111 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
51% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Federation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester | Port Chester, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compassion Care Als | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| O'connor Scholarship Fund | Cranberry Township, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salem Hospital | Salem, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Business Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Springfield, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mclean Hospital | Elgin, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friend of the Parks | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Shore Hospital Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Newberry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Advance Illinois | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum | Gloucester, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchrestra | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Lls) Donor Services | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Marblehead Conservancy Inc | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rockport Music | Rockport, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shelby Area District Library | Shelby, MI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Spur Community Foundation | Ketchum, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Guild of the Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation | Uniondale, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gold Coast Neighbors Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $795 |
| Green City Market | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Hptf | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $600 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kpcw Radio | Park City, UT | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Making Ends Meet | Aiea, HI | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead Festival-Arts Inc | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead Food Pantry | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead Little Theatre | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead Museum | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead News Group | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marblehead Regiment | Marblehead, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,745 | 68 |
| 2023 | $196,550 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502319349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0476111
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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