Filkins Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-4916071 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$550K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| St Augustines Episcopal Church | Wilmette, IL | General support | $60,000 |
| Residential Hospice Foundation | Troy, MI | General support | $55,000 |
| St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church | Sanibel, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General | $30,000 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General | $30,000 |
| Chicago Boys & Girls Club | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lee Co | Fort Myers, FL | General | $25,000 |
| National Alliance | Arlington, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Culver Academics | Culver, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago's Children's Advocacy Ctr | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Fish of Sancap Initiative | Sanibel, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Initiative | Fort Myers, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Enchanted Back Pack | Bensenville, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Adopt | Naperville, IL | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $530,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100748
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4916071
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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