Harry and Dorothy Espenscheid Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3655481 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,994 and $81,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 S CANAL ST FI 12, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3124615154 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN LETTER WITH PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PAYMENTS WILL ONLY BE MADE TO TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America | Rockford, IL | Program support | $81,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois | Rockford, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
| Winnebago County Animal Services | Rockford, IL | Program support | $6,994 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,994 | 3 |
| 2023 | $90,117 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3655481
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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