Gramm Family Foundation Mcdermott Will & Emery
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6868046 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,803
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| National Ms Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $5,750 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $3,750 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Gypsum, CO | Unrestricted gift | $3,750 |
| Youth Power 365 | Avon, CO | Unrestricted gift | $3,750 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $3,700 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,500 |
| Digs With Dignity | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $2,803 |
| Catholic Daughters of America | Sun City West, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Relevant Radio Inc | Lincolnshire, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $1,803 |
| Happily Ever After League | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Green City Market | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Umom New Day Centers Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $1,250 |
| Common Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Fernwood Botanical Gardens | Niles, MI | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Live Buchanan | Buchanan, MI | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Nami Westside Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $900 |
| The Casa (Our Lady of the Angels) | Paradise Valley, AZ | Unrestricted gift | $750 |
| Mission Wolf | Westcliffe, CO | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| St Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,456 | 28 |
| 2024 | $57,319 | 20 |
| 2023 | $50,294 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101542
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6868046
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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