Marian L Freeman Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-7521124 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8,679
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,464
Total assets$147K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,464 and $1,464.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heifer Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient. | $2,823 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient. | $1,464 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient. | $1,464 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient. | $1,464 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the recipient. | $1,464 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,679 | 5 |
| 2024 | $7,730 | 5 |
| 2023 | $7,730 | 5 |
| 2022 | $9,280 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349101260
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7521124
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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