Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 20-5723621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.4M
Organizations funded105
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $50,000.
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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communio | Alexandria, VA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | General | $1,000,000 |
| The Jack Miller Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Chokoloskee Church of God | Chokoloskee, FL | General | $697,117 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismark, ND | General | $500,000 |
| University of Utah Special Depository | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $500,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | General | $300,000 |
| Jim Ryun Ministries | Tampa, FL | General | $200,000 |
| St Anastasia | Waukegan, IL | General | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General | $150,000 |
| Fellow Mortals | Lake Geneva, WI | General | $150,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | Washington DC, DC | General | $150,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Minocqua, WI | General | $130,000 |
| Ballotpedia | Middleton, WI | General | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $75,000 |
| Becket Fund the | Washington DC, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha | Kenosha, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation | Gainesville, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Dept of Dermatology Univ of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $50,000 |
| Glenwood School for Boys & Girls | Glenwood, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Gun Owners Foundation | Springfield, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Inner City Impact | Chicago, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | General | $50,000 |
| The Nittany Christian School | State College, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Trpl Foundation | Bismark, ND | General | $50,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc | Bradenton, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | Milwaukee, WI | General | $50,000 |
| Center for Urban Renewal & Education | Washington DC, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | Washington DC, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Kenosha YMCA | Kenosha, WI | General | $25,000 |
| Tiny Hooves | Union Grove, WI | General | $20,800 |
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Northwestern Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | General | $20,000 |
| University of the Mississippi Foundation the | Oxford, MS | General | $20,000 |
| America's Future Foundation | Washington DC, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington DC, DC | General | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Institute on the Constitution | Pasadena, MD | General | $15,000 |
| Sage Patient Advocates | San Diego, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Fund for American Studies the | Washington DC, DC | General | $12,500 |
| A Safe Haven Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | Washington DC, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Acton Institute the | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Bible Mission USA | Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Caddie & Leadership Academy | Kenosha, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Care Net | Lansdowne, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Blind Hockey | Roscoe, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of Am History | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Guardian Angels of Sw Florida | Bradenton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Illinois Family Institute | Tinley Park, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Lake Forest, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Washington DC, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Pro Life Action League | Aurora, IL | General | $10,000 |
| The New Criterion | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 105 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,400,467 | 105 |
| 2023 | $7,816,654 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349102121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5723621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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