EBR Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3488134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$300K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
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
79% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Great Lakes Disaster Training Fndn | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Woodford Humane Society | Versailles, KY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Education Outreach | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nacds Foundation | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Watoto World | Haverhill, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kentucky Equine Adoption Center | Nicholasville, KY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| North Carolina Zoological Society | Asheboro, NC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| S Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Georgia State University Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Walthour-Moss Foundation | Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills | Southern Pines, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| John Hay Estate at the Fells Annual Fd | Newbury, NH | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chinese Shar-Pei Rescue Trust | Oak Lawm, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Music in Common | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| FROM PARTNERSHIP K-1's | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $31 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,031 | 24 |
| 2023 | $300,019 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3488134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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