Jocarno Fund
Historical FunderOak Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6062019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$178K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PETER SCHLOSSMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1010 LAKE ST SUITE 200, OAK PARK IL 60301 |
| Phone | 3126415765 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS INCLUDING ORGANIZATION'S NAME, ADDRESS AND EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caf America | Alexandria, VA | To cover wire fees and make flow thorugh grants to the following organizations: beder, brixton soup kitchen, combined cadet force… | $24,840 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $8,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Boulder Junction, WI | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| Wittenberg University | Springfield, OH | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| First Tee of Lake Erie | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Liberty's Promise | Alexandria, VA | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| MIT School of Architecture & Planning | Cambridge, MA | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $4,500 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Support general operations | $4,500 |
| Danny Butler Memorial Fund | Rye, NY | Support general operations | $4,000 |
| Global Witness Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Support general operations | $4,000 |
| Writer's Theatre | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $3,500 |
| Ability Center of Toledo | Sylvania, OH | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Holy Family Parish | Riverside, IA | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Landmarks Illinois | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Noble Schools | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Promedica Foundation | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Clemson Advancement Foundation | Clemson, SC | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Legacy Charter School | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Aia Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid (Anrea) | Washington, DC | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Nw Ohio | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Horner Park Advisory Council | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Safe Humane Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| St John's Jesuit High School | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| The Toledo Zoo | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Depaul University - Cities Project | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives | Central Point, OR | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Friendship Center | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | Smithtown, NY | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Hephzibah Children' S Association | Oak Park, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Illinois Center for Autism | Fairview Heights, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Lourdes University | Sylvania, OH | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Moms House Inc | Toledo, OH | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| North Shore University Health Sys Fdtn | Evanston, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund (Pcrf) | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Akron, OH | Support general operations | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,840 | 69 |
| 2023 | $172,250 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101398
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6062019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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