Lewis-Sebring Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 36-4120411 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded66
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
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
24% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eths Foundation | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,121,991 |
| Chicago Public Mediawbez | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $250,000 |
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $200,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $176,000 |
| First Repair | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $175,000 |
| Mcgaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $150,500 |
| Braven | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $150,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $100,000 |
| You | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $75,000 |
| Evanston Roundtable | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $75,000 |
| Fora | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $50,500 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Northlight Theater | Skokie, IL | In support of organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Books and Breakfast | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $30,000 |
| Ubuntu Global Connectionsaxium | Concord, MA | In support of organization's mission | $30,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Washington, DC | In support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Cherry Scholarship Fund | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Kuumba Evanston | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Boston, MA | In support of organization's mission | $16,092 |
| Conservatory of the Arts | Springfield, MA | In support of organization's mission | $14,500 |
| American Independent | Washington, DC | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Chicago Cred | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Afp Chicago | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| C&w Market Foundation | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Evanston Case | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Girls Play Sports | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Mikva Challenge | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| People's Music School | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Restless Books | Amherst, MA | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| U-Go Initiative | Solana Beach, CA | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Quad Club | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $4,426 |
| Advance Illinois | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $3,000 |
| National Peace Corps Assoc | Washington, DC | In support of organization's mission | $3,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Chicago Learning Exchange | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $2,500 |
| New England Public Media | Springfield, MA | In support of organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Peer Services | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,500 |
| Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Family Action Network (Fan) | Winnetka, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgovery, AL | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theater | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $750 |
| Social Welfare Activities (Swa) | Gaithersburg, MD | In support of organization's mission | $750 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | In support of organization's mission | $500 |
| International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias | Burnsville, MN | In support of organization's mission | $500 |
| NAACP of Evanston | Evanston, IL | In support of organization's mission | $500 |
| Teachers Supporting Teachers | Chicago, IL | In support of organization's mission | $500 |
| United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia | New York, NY | In support of organization's mission | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 66 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,081,834 | 66 |
| 2024 | $1,561,393 | 50 |
| 2023 | $1,057,525 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101352
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4120411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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