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Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-7293339 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$134K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $41,667 |
| The First Tee of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $25,000 |
| American Psychological Association Division of Independent Practice | Warwick, RI | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $7,500 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | New York, NY | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,667 | 11 |
| 2024 | $141,166 | 15 |
| 2023 | $227,217 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103079
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7293339
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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