Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthfield, Illinois · EIN 45-4000190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$595K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | Glenview, IL | 1Tuition assistance support for Catholic grade school. | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Catholic School | Chicago, ID | Tuition assistance for low-income grade school students. | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support of Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago through Lumen Cordium Society $2,000 and Generation to Generation Capital Campaign $2,400 | $4,400 |
| Big Shoulders Foundation | Chicago, IL | Scholarship funding for Catholic grade and high school students. | $3,000 |
| Christian Brothers of the Midwest | Burr Ridge, IL | Support of religious order of Brothers who teach in the Catholic schools. | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support of Archdiocese of Chicago charities. | $1,500 |
| School Sisters of St Francis | Milwaukee, WI | Support of retired Catholic school nuns. | $1,000 |
| Mission of Our Lady of the Angels | Chicago, IL | Support of inner city programs for at-risk youth and adults in need. | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Norridge, IL | Support of organization for at-risk area families. | $500 |
| Irish American Heritage Center | Chicago, IL | Support of Irish heritage cultural organization. | $500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support of special needs children and adults. | $500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys Girls | Chicago, IL | Housing and educational support for needy children. | $500 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | Tuition assistance for low-income students. | $450 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,850 | 13 |
| 2024 | $32,160 | 18 |
| 2023 | $26,450 | 17 |
| 2022 | $24,870 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600989349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4000190
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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