Malinski Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Bluff, Illinois · EIN 82-1367726 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Rescue Squad | Twin Lakes, WI | General Purpose | $80,000 |
| Aquanuts Water Shows Inc | Twins Lakes, WI | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Tunnels to Towners Foundation | Staten Islanad, NY | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Illinois Club for Catholic Women | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Ballet Palm Beach | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Bilgrav School Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest High School Boosters Cl | Lake Forest, IL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Glencoe, IL | General Purpose | $1,800 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($73,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $324,150 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1367726
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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