David a and Edith F Demar Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-3709432 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | Chicago, IL | General museum funds | $5,000 |
| The Clare Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support and benefits for employees at the clare | $3,000 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | Northbrook, IL | Support the arts and youth | $1,000 |
| Spertus Institute | Chicago, IL | Jewish educational funding | $1,000 |
| Hunger Resource Network | Northbrook, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Support the arts | $1,000 |
| Mesulam Center for Cognitive | Chicago, IL | Support research and care | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $800 |
| Frances W Parker School | Chicago, IL | General education funds | $800 |
| Skyline Village Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social services | $500 |
| Sounds Good Choir | Hinsdale, IL | Support the arts | $500 |
| Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | Chicago, IL | Research on bipolar disorder | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($40,110). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,210 | 23 |
| 2024 | $47,775 | 23 |
| 2023 | $20,550 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349101429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3709432
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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