Dolan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmette, Illinois · EIN 36-4312193 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$634K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $5,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Nami Ccns | Skokie, IL | General and unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Francis Xavier Church | Wilmette, IL | General and unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers | Staten Island, NY | General and unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trinity High School | River Forest, IL | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Mulliganeers | Downers Grove, IL | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Riverside Foundation | Lincolnshire, IL | General and unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Posse Foundation | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Marine Corps Toys for Tots | Des Moines, IA | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Des Plaines, IL | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General and unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $400 |
| Home | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $400 |
| Special Olympics | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $400 |
| Susan G Komen | Chicago, IL | General | $400 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | General and unrestricted | $200 |
| Heart of the Nation | Milwaukee, WI | General and unrestricted | $200 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Miami, FL | General and unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $634,400 | 31 |
| 2024 | $270,250 | 44 |
| 2023 | $251,200 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631629349101123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4312193
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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