Edlis - Neeson Foundation NFP
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-8986573 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10.8M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$83,750
Total assets$24.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $329,300.
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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $9,000,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $528,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $480,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $329,300 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $85,500 |
| New Museum | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $83,750 |
| Renaissance Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Circle of Hope - Wellspring Health Access (87-1195144) | Casper, WY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Art Center | Snowmass Village, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Aspen, CO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,781,050 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,400,550 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,741,850 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8986573
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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