John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation D/B/A Schreiber Philanthropy
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 42-1684377 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$32.4M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$375.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $625,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
3% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reclaiming Chicago NFP | Chicago, IL | Program | $3,000,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | Program | $3,000,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Scholarships | $2,500,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) | Chicago, IL | Program | $2,375,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Program | $2,000,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | Program | $1,500,000 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | Northfield, IL | Program | $1,326,087 |
| Allies for Community Business | Chicago, IL | Program | $975,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Program | $860,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners NFP | Lake Bluff, IL | Capacity Building | $855,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | Program | $800,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program | $800,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Inc | Chicago, IL | Capital Expenditure | $750,000 |
| Transform Capital | Libertyville, IL | Program | $700,000 |
| Renew Communities NFP | Lake Forest, IL | Capacity Building | $675,000 |
| PADS Lake County Inc | Waukegan, IL | Capital Expenditure | $625,000 |
| City Colleges of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program | $500,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | Program | $500,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Capital Expenditure | $500,000 |
| The Resurrection Project (TRP) | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) | Chicago, IL | Program | $470,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | General Operating | $400,000 |
| Innovation Development Institute Inc (MATTER) | Chicago, IL | Program | $400,000 |
| Lawndale Educational and Regional Charter School Network (LEARN) | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $375,000 |
| YouthBuild Lake County | North Chicago, IL | Capital Expenditure | $350,000 |
| La Casa Norte | Chicago, IL | Capital Expenditure | $300,000 |
| St Bernard Hospital | Chicago, IL | Capacity Building | $300,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Chicago, IL | Program | $300,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) | North Chicago, IL | Program | $275,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Capacity Building | $250,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County IL | Gurnee, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| Hope Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) | Chicago, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| Lawndale Educational and Regional Charter School Network (LEARN) | Chicago, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) | Chicago, IL | Capacity Building | $250,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland NFP | Chicago, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| Nicasa NFP | Round Lake, IL | General Operating | $250,000 |
| North Chicago School District 187 | North Chicago, IL | Capacity Building | $250,000 |
| RefugeeOne | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $250,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program | $250,000 |
| Arden Shore Child and Family Services | Waukegan, IL | Program | $200,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $175,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Chicago, IL | Program | $125,000 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | Capital Expenditure | $100,000 |
| Chapter One (FKA Innovations for Learning Inc) | Odessa, FL | Capacity Building | $90,000 |
| North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High School (NLCP) | Chicago, IL | Program | $60,000 |
| Arden Shore Child and Family Services | Waukegan, IL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County IL | Gurnee, IL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | Northfield, IL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Curt's Cafe | Evanston, IL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Lake County Haven | Libertyville, IL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Kohl Childrens Museum of Greater Chicago Inc | Glenview, IL | Program | $35,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services Inc | Rockford, IL | Program | $35,000 |
| Waukegan to College NFP | Waukegan, IL | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Chicago, IL | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Allendale Association Inc | Lake Villa, IL | Program | $25,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | General Operating | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,446,087 | 60 |
| 2023 | $12,732,763 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1684377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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