De Santis Foundation
Invitation OnlyOakbrook Terrace, Illinois · EIN 36-6205978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4,285
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,200.
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
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg Festival Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $13,600 |
| Foundation for AIDS Research | New York, NY | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Friends of Aaca | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Women Care Center | South Bend, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $47,910 | 10 |
| 2023 | $34,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611089349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6205978
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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