Dr Petra and Owen Rissman Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4266297 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$274K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General operations | $75,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Fund | Chicago, IL | General operations | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General operations | $30,000 |
| Unicef | Chicago, IL | General operations | $30,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $30,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General operations | $25,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters | Northfield, IL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Sweetwater Spectrum | Sonoma, CA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Music of the Baroque | Chicago, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart | Chicago, IL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General operations | $1,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $273,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $196,300 | 12 |
| 2023 | $236,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630969349100223
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4266297
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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