Kensington Square Foundation Dtd
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7291505 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window to the World Communications Inc (Wttw) | Chicago, IL | General support | $275,000 |
| Court Theatre | Chicago, IL | General support | $170,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $100,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, IL | General support | $95,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Asu Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General support | $35,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Depaul College Prep High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Springfield | Springfield, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Radio - Wbez | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $20,000 |
| Grant Park Orchestral Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Theo Ubique Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Children at the Crossroads Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Kjzz | Tempe, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Rochester, MN | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $10,000 |
| The Cara Program | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,117,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $1,347,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $1,729,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102132
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7291505
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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