Kavanaugh Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowners Grove, Illinois · EIN 26-1579335 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother McAuley High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| De La Salle Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Mt Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Marian Catholic High School | Chicago Heights, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| St Rita of Cascia High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Rita of Cascia High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Marian Catholic High School | Chicago Heights, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mt Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Minocqua, WI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| De LA Salle Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Chicago, IL | contribution | $10,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Minocqua, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Catherine Parish | Oak Lawn, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Lakeland Food Pantry | Minocqua, WI | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $976,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $619,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502389349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1579335
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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