LAJCK Foundation
Invitation OnlySchaumburg, Illinois · EIN 81-4627117 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$307K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Viator High School | Alrington Heights, IL | Charitable | $50,850 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $40,400 |
| Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Rotary Foundation | Hoffman Estates, IL | Charitable | $30,800 |
| Archbishop of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Benedict's Abbey | Atchison, KS | Charitable | $20,000 |
| St Joseph's Church | DeWitt, IA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Center for Healthcare Innovation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Duchesne Academy | Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pulse | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $8,000 |
| LBFE - Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Lawrence Community Shelter | Lawrence, KS | Charitable | $7,500 |
| AANE -The Asperger Autism Network | Watertown, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Albert Lea, MN | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Journeys - The Road Home | Palatine, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| SUDS - Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Diving | Beaufort, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| USA Boccia | Bay Shore, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Clinton Community College | Clinton, IA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| HFS Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| TLC Pregnancy Services | Elgin, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Orange Shoe Foundation | Van Meter, IA | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Bricks of Hope | Lake Zurich, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chicago Voyagers | Schaumburg, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | CHicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michael S Delarco Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Street Samaritans | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Holy Archangels Parish | Hoffman Estates, IL | Charitable | $600 |
| Blank Children's Hospital - SHINE Program | Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $250 |
| Mothers Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes | Elk Grove Village, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| NCU at Gundersen Health System | LaCrosse, WI | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,650 | 34 |
| 2024 | $316,890 | 24 |
| 2023 | $233,420 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102070
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4627117
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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