Elinor Beidler Siklossy Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3488641 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$132K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELINOR B SIKLOSSY |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 W JACKSON 530, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3129223792 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND SHOULD INCLUDE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION AND GRANT THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | General fund | $7,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $6,000 |
| Harvard Graduate School of Education | Cambridge, MA | General fund | $6,000 |
| Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness of Pb County | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $6,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center | Washington, DC | General fund | $6,000 |
| Berkshire County Arc | Pittsfield, MA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Rollins School of Public Health | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $4,000 |
| Epilepsy Found of America | Landover, MD | General fund | $3,500 |
| The Stanley Medical Research Institute | Kensington, MD | General fund | $3,500 |
| Barry University | Miami, FL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Columbia College | New York, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Memorial Presbyterian Church | Wp Beach, FL | General fund | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $3,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | General fund | $3,000 |
| Animal Regulation | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | General fund | $2,000 |
| Csulb 49Er Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Florida Audubon | Miami, FL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness of Florida | Tallahassee, FL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Dallas, TX | General fund | $2,000 |
| Clubhouse International | New York, NY | General fund | $1,500 |
| Esperanza Community Services | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Imerman Angels | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General fund | $1,500 |
| Giant Steps | Lisle, IL | General fund | $1,400 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | General fund | $1,000 |
| Autism Speaks | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital-Hines Fisher House | Hines, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Florida | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Florida Atlantic U Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $750 |
| Danielle Drumke 1995 Scholarship Fund | Northhampton, MA | General fund | $500 |
| Eagles Wings Foundation Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General fund | $500 |
| Nat'l Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | General fund | $500 |
| Psi Arizona | Grand Canyon, AZ | General fund | $500 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,650 | 49 |
| 2023 | $120,900 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349100025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3488641
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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