Kofoid Ricci Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 85-2196653 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$811K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,040.
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
9% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu) | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $51,879 |
| Mpn Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $40,286 |
| Malnati Brain Tumor Institute - Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,040 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General purposes | $9,796 |
| Restore Justice Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $2,992 |
| Collaboraction Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Media Inc | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,493 | 11 |
| 2024 | $88,531 | 13 |
| 2023 | $103,842 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349101260
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2196653
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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