Donald M and Helen H Kidder Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3880323 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$223K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General grant | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | General grant | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Americus, GA | General grant | $20,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General grant | $18,017 |
| US Fund for UNICEF | New York, NY | General grant | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General grant | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General grant | $15,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General grant | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc | Chicago, IL | General grant | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee to Save Our Canyons | Cottonwood Heights, UT | General grant | $10,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | General grant | $7,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation Albany County | Albany, NY | General grant | $5,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation Columbia & Greene Counties | Albany, NY | General grant | $5,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | General grant | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General grant | $5,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Boston, MA | General grant | $5,000 |
| Friends Of The Earth | Washington, DC | General grant | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | General grant | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General grant | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General grant | $5,000 |
| Ride2Survive Sullivan County Inc | Youngsville, NY | General grant | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General grant | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $223,077 | 22 |
| 2022 | $114,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 6, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202440379349100224
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3880323
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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