Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake Forest
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 47-2091254 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$77K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$949K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,500.
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
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Waukegan | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Grayslake, IL | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Keeping Families Covered | Waukegan, IL | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Mothers' Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Excellence | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | North Chicago, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Croya | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Glasa | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Josselyn Center | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest High School Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Spirit of 67 Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Friends of Lake County Children's Advocacy Center | Gurnee, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| John Lewis Middle School | Waukegan, IL | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Gorton Center | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation | Bettendorf, IA | Unrestricted donation | $646 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Libertyville, IL | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Kiwanis Children's Fund | Indianpolis, IN | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Lake Bluff Park District | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,646 | 25 |
| 2024 | $76,756 | 21 |
| 2023 | $90,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102584
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2091254
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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