Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 36-4196968 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| St James | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $10,750 |
| United Negro College Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands Assoc | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Bowen High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Cool Food Pantries of Lake County | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nami Chicago | Chicagoi, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pads | Waukegan, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southwest Indian Foundation | Gallup, NM | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Bridgeview, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Charlestown, NH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Ridges | Baileys Harbor, WI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Spartanburg Regional Foundation | Spartanburg, SC | Charitable | $500 |
| Lake Bluff Public Library | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,250 | 24 |
| 2024 | $104,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $64,540 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602239349100820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4196968
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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