John & Anne Lichner Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalatine, Illinois · EIN 35-2170182 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Project International | Little Rock, AR | Gift | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Gift | $10,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pn Ridge Reservation, SD | Gift | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Gift | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Gift | $10,000 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Arlington, VA | Gift | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Gift | $7,500 |
| Family Forward | Arlington Heights, IL | Gift | $7,500 |
| Jews for Jesus | San Francisco, CA | Gift | $2,500 |
| Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Mount Prospect, IL | Gift | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612309349100146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2170182
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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