Lost Pond Foundation
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 87-3736370 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$49.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | To support operational and program expenses. | $255,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D (FKA JDRF) | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | $175,000 |
| Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $155,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $150,000 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $150,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Brilliant Cities To Support Expansion Into Chicago | Detroit, MI | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $75,000 |
| St Alphonsus Parish | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $75,000 |
| The Thresholds Homeless Outreach Program (Hop) | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $75,000 |
| Northwestern Medicine | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $55,000 |
| Chicago Commons | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | To support operational and program expenses. | $48,350 |
| St Isaacs Jogues Church | Hinsdale, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $20,000 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Southwest Michigan | Benton Harbor, MI | To support operational and program expenses. | $20,000 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Sawyer, MI | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $7,500 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| Candor Health Education | Hinsdale, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| National Assistance League - Chicagoland West | Hinsdale, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic Church | Sawyer, MI | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| Elementary School District 181 Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,003,350 | 29 |
| 2024 | $1,676,661 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,509,477 | 22 |
| 2022 | $213,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641559349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3736370
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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