Flanagan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-2023452 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$143K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$999K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | To support educational institutions | $50,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | To support the education of students for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of the Jesult Catholic tradition. | $15,000 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | To support efforts in defending the rights of all people nationwide. | $5,500 |
| Solidarity Bridge | Evanston, IL | Essential health care services provided to people in need | $5,250 |
| Academy at St Joan of Arc | Evanston, IL | To support educational institutions in the greater chicago area | $5,052 |
| St Vincent DePaul Society | Schaumburg, IL | To provide a variety of humanitarian services to people in need by building personal relationships | $5,000 |
| KU Endowment | Lawrence, KS | To support education, research, and student programs at the University of Kansas. | $5,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Alexandria, VA | To provide rapid relief in the event of human and natural disasters | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To support humanitarian efforts in alleviating human suffering in time of emergencies. | $4,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Il | Chicago, IL | To promote reading to young children in low-income communities | $3,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | To advocate for gun violence prevention reforms. | $3,000 |
| Kerr County Community Fund | Kerrville, TX | To ensure the Texas Hill Country to continue to be a vibrant and thriving community for all by enhancing the quality of life. | $3,000 |
| UN World Food Program | Washington, DC | To help provide more emergency food boxes, cash assistance and lifesaving school meals to families facing extreme hunger. | $3,000 |
| HealthWell | Germantown, MD | To assist individuals with copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses of essential treatments and medications. | $2,583 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To nourish people at risk for hunger in the greater Chicago area | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | To support the 24/7 suicide hotline and prevention for the struggling youth of the LGBTQ+ community. | $2,500 |
| PBS Foundation | Arlington, VA | To support public broadcasting and enhance PBS programs and services for the American public. | $2,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | To support scientific research and advocacy for a healthy, safe, and just future. | $2,500 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | Washington, DC | To help protect unaccompanied children fleeing war, violence, climate change, political upheaval, and other dangers around the world. | $2,500 |
| Anera | Washington, DC | To support efforts in helping refugees and families in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan since 1968. | $2,500 |
| Amnesty USA | New York, NY | To support efforts in protecting people wherever justice, truth, freedom, and dignity are denied. | $2,500 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | To support education and resettlement programs for refugee individuals and families in Chicago. | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Chicago, IL | To support individuals whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster and help them rebuild. | $2,000 |
| My Block My Hood My City | Chicago, IL | To inspire youth, empower communities, and build a better world one block at a time | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels NEI | Evanston, IL | To support meal delivery and supportive services for elderly, disabled, and home-bound individuals in need. | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | To ensure medical access and care to all individuals | $1,033 |
| Arc of Hope | Evanston, IL | International humanitarian relief and spiritual support | $1,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | To support services for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Cook County. | $1,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Wilmette, IL | To support efforts in guiding the youth in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Cares | Chicago, IL | To aid in efforts of building a stronger, more unified Chicago, supporting long-term investment and change in the community. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,918 | 30 |
| 2024 | $131,136 | 28 |
| 2023 | $127,972 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-2023452
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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