Lisz Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-2401804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,300
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,200 and $20,400.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge in America | New York, NY | Szeming sze fund | $20,700 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Szeming sze scholarship | $20,400 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Li ming scholarship | $20,300 |
| Emma Willard School | Troy, NY | L.i.s.z. foundation | $10,200 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Alice tong sze scholarship | $10,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,800 | 5 |
| 2024 | $77,700 | 5 |
| 2023 | $77,700 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349102007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2401804
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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