Master Educational Assistance Foundation
Historical FunderOak Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3542174 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$384K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES F ZANGRILLI |
|---|---|
| Address | 747 S EUCLID AVE, OAK PARK IL 60304 |
| Phone | 8474315590 |
| Form and materials | LETTER, ROCHURE, ETC. DESCRIBING PERSON/ORGANIZATION SEEKING ASSISTANCE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Forever Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $48,000 |
| Christ the King College Prep | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $37,585 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $28,298 |
| Frieda Inc | Wheeling, IL | Contributior | $20,000 |
| Lansing Catholic High School | Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Resilience Partners NFP | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $18,000 |
| St Frances of Rome School | Cicero, IL | Contributior | $17,500 |
| Pilsen Promise Project | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $17,000 |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $16,381 |
| Chicago Police Marine Corps Lg | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $13,460 |
| Windy City Athletes | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $12,000 |
| Center for Spiritual Integ Arts | Towson, MD | Contributior | $10,000 |
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Brotherhood for the Fallen | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $8,500 |
| American Brain Tumor Assn | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $7,000 |
| St Pius V School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $6,500 |
| Abc Pilsen Athletics | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $5,100 |
| St Agnes of Bohemia School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $5,000 |
| El Nino Rey | Northbrook, IL | Contributior | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks | River Forest, IL | Contributior | $5,000 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| De LA Salle High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,400 |
| Romeoville Fire Academy | Romeoville, IL | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Found | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $3,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Contributior | $3,500 |
| Emerald Society | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $3,500 |
| Ignite the Spirit | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $3,000 |
| Hope Family Services | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $3,000 |
| St Andrews Luthern School | Park Ridge, IL | Scholarship | $2,550 |
| Gerry's Cafe | Arlington Hts, IL | Contributior | $2,500 |
| Paralyzed Marine | Valparison, IN | Contributior | $2,500 |
| Chesterton Academy | Lisle, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Northridge Prep | Niles, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $2,249 |
| St Ann School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,200 |
| St Catherinest Lucy | Oak Park, IL | Scholarship | $2,180 |
| Echoing Hope Ranch | Hereford, AZ | Contributior | $2,000 |
| Illinois Cops | Montgomery, IL | Contributior | $2,000 |
| Empowering Gardens | River Forest, IL | Contributior | $2,000 |
| Smith Music School | Nashville, TN | Contributior | $1,500 |
| Memphis Music School | Memphis, TN | Contributior | $1,500 |
| House of the Good Shepherd | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,500 |
| Daughter of St Thomas | Westchester, IL | Contributior | $1,500 |
| Nash School | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $1,500 |
| St Catherinest Lucy School | Oak Park, IL | Contributior | $1,178 |
| Bibbee Animal Hospital | Bisbee, AZ | Contributior | $1,000 |
| God Is Able Mb Church | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 |
| Cpd Sergeants Assn | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $1,000 |
| Ups for Downs | Schaumburg, IL | Contributior | $1,000 |
| US Marines Foundation | Triangle, VA | Contributior | $1,000 |
| House of Hope | Davao, RP | Contributior | $1,000 |
| Feed Our Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Contributior | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $384,281 | 53 |
| 2024 | $329,313 | 56 |
| 2023 | $320,566 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3542174
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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