Graber Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyInverness, Illinois · EIN 93-4335645 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$481K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $129,000 |
| Ascension Illinois Foundation | Elk Grove Village, IL | Charitable | $67,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Excel Beyond | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Global Food Banking Network | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Journeys - the Road Home | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Miseracordia | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wings | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Little City | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| YMCA | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community Services | Naperville, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| First English Lutheran Church | Peoria, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sigma Chi | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631959349100958
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4335645
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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