Dauten Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-5053786 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $1,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KENT P DAUTEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 4150, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3122197970 |
| Form and materials | NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM; A LETTER IS SUFFICIENT |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | ALL DONEE ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE QUALIFIED UNDER IRC SECT. 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | To further program services | $13,591,510 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | To further program services | $1,955,694 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To further program services | $1,000,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $728,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | To further program services | $500,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | To further program services | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry | Boston, MA | To further program services | $150,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | To further program services | $125,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | To alleviate the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research | $25,000 |
| Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance | Arlington, VA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Postpartum Support International | Portland, OR | To further program services | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,310,204 | 11 |
| 2024 | $22,380,372 | 8 |
| 2023 | $14,486,976 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5053786
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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