Irie Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 81-1387742 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$320K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$9.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja Community Foundation | Silverdale, WA | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Monarch Effect Foundation | Mexico City, MX | General purposes | $51,500 |
| Children's Aid Society of Nipissing & Parry Sound | North Bay, CA | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Querencia Community Foundation (Querencia Cares) | Denver, CO | General purposes | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Partners for Progress | Wauconda, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Campfire Circle | Toronto, CA | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Cmt Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Megan Butz Legacy of Hope | Hawthorn Woods, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Birdies for Charity | East Moline, IL | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Nipissing Serenity Hospice | North Bay, CA | General purposes | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $493,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $574,821 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602409349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1387742
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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