Epaphroditus Foundation
Invitation OnlyElgin, Illinois · EIN 36-6072198 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,500.
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
53% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | To support the organizations civic activities. | $24,500 |
| Hope Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Day sponsorship program | $22,000 |
| Global Christian Forum Foundation | Kentwood, MI | Mission for christian unity | $21,600 |
| International Generosity Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Beersheba school project in senegal | $17,500 |
| Dreems Indeed international | Phoenix, AZ | Publish teacher manuals & bible illustrations | $17,000 |
| North Park Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | Chicago food depository | $17,000 |
| Santiago Partnership | Coshocton, OH | To support the organization's civic activities. | $17,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | Chicago, IL | Interim housing for homeless adults | $15,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Inc | Wheaton, IL | Transitional shelter program | $15,000 |
| World Relief Chicagoland | Baltimore, MD | To support the organization's humanitarian efforts | $15,000 |
| Seraj Library Project | Oak Park, IL | Support for libraries in palestinian communities | $15,000 |
| Bethany Covenant Church | St Charles, IL | General support for church activities | $5,000 |
| Echo Inc | North Ft Myers, FL | Teaching sustainable agriculture | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministry | Sarasota, FL | Education in kenya | $5,000 |
| Queen of All Saints Youth Ministry | Chicago, IL | Food pantry and soup kitchen support | $400 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($252,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $513,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $455,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6072198
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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