Lorelei Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBurr Ridge, Illinois · EIN 39-1722839 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Steven J Reitman |
|---|---|
| Address | 148 EASTON PLACE, BURR RIDGE IL 60527 |
| Phone | 6308879285 |
| Form and materials | No specific form or format |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | none |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church of Oakbrook | Oakbrook, IL | To support the organization's religious activities. | $17,300 |
| DuPage Foundation | Downers Grove, IL | To support the foundations civic activities. | $10,000 |
| Joliet Hope Center | Joliet, IL | To support the organization's civic activities. | $7,000 |
| Huntingtons Disease Society of America | Richland, MI | To support the organization's medical activities. | $6,500 |
| Roseland Community Day Care | Chicago, IL | To support the organization's public support activities. | $6,500 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | Lombard, IL | To support the organization's religious activities. | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support the organization's medical activities. | $2,500 |
| Sojourners Church | Evanston, IL | To support the organization's religious activities. | $2,000 |
| Chamber Music Central | Westport, CT | To support the organization's cultural activities. | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | To support the organizations public support activities. | $1,000 |
| Emerald Coast Theatre Company | MIramar Beach, FL | To support the organization's religious activities. | $500 |
| Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance | Lewisburg, PA | To support the organization's Civic activities. | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($11,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,300 | 17 |
| 2024 | $75,700 | 26 |
| 2023 | $105,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100843
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1722839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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