Debicki Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-4587322 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$965K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Sense | Chicago, IL | Medical research and outreach | $100,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $75,000 |
| The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Inc | Chicago, IL | Children's shelter | $75,000 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Disability outreach | $55,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Religious activities | $55,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | Medical outreach | $55,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Poverty relief | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Have Dreams | Park Ridge, IL | Disability and community outreach | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $35,000 |
| Care | Atlanta, GA | Disaster relief | $35,000 |
| Project Hope | Hagerstown, MD | Medical research and outreach | $35,000 |
| The International Eye Foundation | Kensington, MD | Medical research | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $30,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Children and adult disability outreach | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Children and adult disability outreach | $17,500 |
| Pace at National Louis University | Chicago, IL | Community outreach | $12,500 |
| Cals Angel Foundation | St Charles, IL | Medical research and outreach | $12,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Children and adult disability outreach | $12,000 |
| Disability Lead Co National Able Network | Chicago, IL | Medical research and outreach | $10,000 |
| Fitms Neuobalance Center | Chicago, IL | Children's outreach | $10,000 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | Rosemont, IL | Veteran outreach | $10,000 |
| The Brenen Hornstein Autism Research & Education Foundation | Elk Grove, IL | Medical research and outreach | $6,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Disability and community outreach | $5,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | Highland, IL | Disability employment | $5,000 |
| Ladder Up | Chicago, IL | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Chicago, ID | Disability and community outreach | $5,000 |
| The Cpa Endowment Fund of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Scholarship and outreach | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Animal sanctuary | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $965,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $955,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349103200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4587322
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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