Marshall B Front Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4121527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$313K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operating | $112,000 |
| Mca | Chicago, IL | General operating | $62,750 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | General operating | $46,000 |
| Brain Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Sawyer, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| St Chrysostom's Day School | Chicago, IL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Hestovin Stables | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $2,600 |
| Urological Research Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating | $2,500 |
| Columbia Business School | New York, NY | General operating | $2,000 |
| Fernwood School | Chicago, IL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Lakeside Association | New Buffalo, MI | General operating | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Body and Mind | Greenwich, CT | General operating | $1,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Venice, FL | General operating | $900 |
| Museum of Contemporary Photography | Chicago, IL | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,250 | 17 |
| 2024 | $180,100 | 16 |
| 2023 | $36,591 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4121527
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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