Fairchild Foundation Dtd
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-7164488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$16K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$300
Total assets$336K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $500.
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | Amherst, MA | Educational | $1,821 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $1,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational | $550 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Social welfare | $500 |
| Ed Choice | Indianapolis, IN | Educational | $500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Social welfare | $500 |
| National Military Family Assocation | Alexandria, VA | Social welfare | $500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Social welfare | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Social welfare | $500 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Social welfare | $500 |
| Young America's Foundation - Reagan Ranch | Reston, VA | Social welfare | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $400 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Waukegan, IL | Social welfare | $400 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | Social welfare | $300 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $300 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | Social welfare | $300 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Social welfare | $300 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | Educational | $300 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Lake Forest, IL | Social welfare | $250 |
| Consumer Reports Foundation | Yonkers, NY | Social welfare | $200 |
| Covenant House | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $200 |
| Delta Rescue | Glendale, CA | Social welfare | $200 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $200 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Social welfare | $200 |
| Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Social welware | $200 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | Evanston, IL | Social welfare | $200 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Social welfare | $200 |
| Ocean Conservatory | Washington, DC | Social welfare | $200 |
| Paws for Patrick | Deerfield, IL | Social welfare | $200 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Educational | $200 |
| VFW | Kansas City, MO | Social welfare | $200 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Educational | $100 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | West Chester, IL | Social welfare | $100 |
| Truman Library Institute | Merrifield, VA | Educational | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,121 | 36 |
| 2024 | $15,171 | 34 |
| 2023 | $12,671 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349103328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7164488
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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