Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3412811 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH BEIDLER TISDAHL |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 W JACKSON 530, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3129223792 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION AND THE GRANT 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
5% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Scholarship | Deerfield, IL | General | $21,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | Evanston, IL | General | $20,000 |
| US Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General | $12,250 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Eths School Based Health Center | Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Girls Play Sports | Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Kuumba Evanston | Evanston, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Eths Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $7,000 |
| All Our Children's Advocacy Center | Justice, IL | General | $5,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Evanston Children's Clothing Assoc | Evanston, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Evanston, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Curt's Cafe | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Evanston First Responders Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Evanston Public Library Friends | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Evanston YWCA | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Family Focus of Evanston | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Fellowship African Amer Mens Basketball | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Fleetwood Jourdain Commuity Theater | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Hillside Food Pantry | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Inc | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Learning Bridge Education Center | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Northlight Theatre | Skokie, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Youth Job Center | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Youth Organizations Umbrella | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Partners of the Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Foundation 65 | Evanston, IL | General | $1,500 |
| Actors Gymnasium | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Eths Boosters | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston Art Center | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston Fourth of July Association | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston History Center | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Evanston Youth Hockey Association | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Glessner House Museum | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Justin Wynn Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Museum Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| The Open Studio | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,750 | 40 |
| 2023 | $137,481 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523029349100542
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3412811
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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