Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
Historical FunderDundee, Illinois · EIN 36-2519612 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $136,349 and $4,875,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES S POTTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9, DUNDEE OC |
| Phone | 8477418000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT IN LETTER FORM AND SHOULD INCLUDE A REASONABLY BRIEF PROJECT DESCRIPTION. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED AND CONSIDERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR & PAID OUT ACCORDING TO THE GRANT DOCUMENT |
| Restrictions | 1. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO INSTITUTIONS THAT SPONSOR INDIVIDUALS THAT FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. 2. GRANTS ARE FOR SPECIFIC WILDLIFE RESEARCH PROJECTS. 3. AREA OF INTEREST IS RESTRICTED TO" UPLAND GAME BIRDS, SONG BIRDS, WATERFOWL, FISHERIES AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. 4. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO STUDIES IN THE MIDWEST. |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Partners Entertainment Group | Greenwood Village, CO | Conservation Communications and Education Support | $4,875,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Research | $136,349 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Research | $115,355 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,011,349 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,126,856 | 3 |
| 2022 | $207,858 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100711
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2519612
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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