Donna Van Eekeren Foundation
Invitation OnlyDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-7641053 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$566K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | San Diego, CA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Whamnow Inc | Greenwich, CT | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| City House Inc | Delray Beach, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Flossmoor Foundation for History and Arts Inc | Flossmoor, IL | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,030,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $291,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349100522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7641053
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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