Frechette Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 31-1530248 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.7M
Organizations funded83
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$189.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $105,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO | Educator housing | $1,000,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Cerebral small vessel disease fellowship & caa research fund | $650,318 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | General operations support | $571,250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General operations support | $500,000 |
| Educare DC | Washington, DC | General operations support | $293,500 |
| Early Childhood Partners | Avon, CO | General operations support | $291,000 |
| Broadfutures | Washington, DC | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | Edwards, CO | General operations support | $200,000 |
| The University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | General operations support | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $177,500 |
| The Resurrection Project | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $175,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $175,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $153,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | Mattapoisett, MA | Hurricane relief | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, CO | Hurricane helene relief efforts in north carolina | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $125,000 |
| Vail Veterans Program | Vail, CO | General operations support | $125,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services Inc | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $124,500 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Avon, CO | General operations support | $115,000 |
| Youthpower365 | Eagle, CO | General operations support | $110,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | Avon, CO | General operations support | $105,000 |
| Vail Symposium | Avon, CO | General operations support | $105,000 |
| Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $102,500 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $100,000 |
| Illinois Action for Children | Chicago, IL | Project support: strengthening connections | $100,000 |
| Onward Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago - Tmw Center | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan | Chicago, IL | Project support: YMCA early learning | $100,000 |
| Your Hope Center | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $100,000 |
| My Future Pathways | Edwards, CO | General operations support | $85,000 |
| Contextos | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $77,500 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Project support: early learning | $75,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $75,000 |
| Dream Project | Arlington, VA | General operations support | $55,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $55,000 |
| Fathers Families and Healthy Communities | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $52,500 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | Vail, CO | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chicago South Side Birth Center | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Valley Settlement | Glenwood Springs, CO | General operations support | $50,000 |
| Centro Sanar | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $40,000 |
| A House in Austin | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Alliance for Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago, IL | Project support: chicago funders together to end homelessness | $30,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Washington, DC | Houseus fund | $25,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York City, NY | Illinois community power fund | $25,000 |
| Once Upon Our Time Capsule | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Act for Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Elon University | Elon, NC | Elon phoenix club | $20,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | Support for two scholars at $10,000 each | $20,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy | Washington, DC | General operations support | $20,000 |
| Bucks Rock Camp | New Milford, CT | General operating support | $15,000 |
| LA Casa Norte | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $15,000 |
| Vail Valley Charitable Fund | Edwards, CO | General operations support | $15,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Avon, CO | General operations support | $15,000 |
| Alternatives | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Caring Solutions | St Louis, MO | General operating support | $12,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | Chicago, IL | Project support: lifestyle medicine | $10,000 |
| James W Foley Legacy Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | General operations support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation | Avon, CO | General operations support | $2,000,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | General operations support | $800,000 |
| Eagle Valley Behavioral Health | Eagle, CO | General operating support | $650,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | Avon, CO | General operations support | $200,000 |
| Your Hope Center | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $200,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Youthpower365 | Eagle, CO | General operations support | $100,000 |
| My Future Pathways | Edwards, CO | General operations support | $90,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General operations support | $55,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago, IL | Project support: chicago funders together to end homelessness | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,712,693 | 96 |
| 2023 | $8,760,086 | 117 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349103311
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1530248
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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