Jack Ringer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4095339 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,600
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $15,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $15,000 |
| Access Living of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $6,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $3,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $3,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $2,500 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $2,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,600 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,500 |
| Preservation Chicago | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,500 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,500 |
| Chad Smith Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,000 |
| Media Burn Archive | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Park District | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $500 |
| St Michael in Old Town | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $500 |
| Vocel | Chicago, IL | Contribution was made for the General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific purpose of each donee Organization. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,600 | 17 |
| 2024 | $62,850 | 17 |
| 2023 | $56,650 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103387
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4095339
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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