Lakshmi Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-1746794 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$173K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Project Dba Zeno Mountain Farm | Venice, CA | General support | $16,000 |
| Aspire of Illinois | Hillside, IL | General support | $12,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Collaborative Community -Cchi | Highland Park, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| I Am Als | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of Illinois | Normal, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Totallink2 Community | Northbrook, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Voices and Faces Project | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Wbez - Chicago Public Radio | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| L'arche Chicago | Forest Park, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Midwest Access Project | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| National Association for Down Syndrome | Park Ridge, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nora Project NFP | Montgomery, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Women Employed | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $156,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521899349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1746794
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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