Mazza Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6054751 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$49.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAZZA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S RIVERSIDE SUITE 1700, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3128554055 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| 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
2% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Neuromuscular program | $300,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | New residence | $300,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Precision neurology | $250,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Generation to generation campaign | $200,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarships/Housing | $125,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Lyric unlimited program | $75,000 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | Chicago, IL | Univ prog & summer seminars | $50,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | 2025 season | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Community engagement program | $30,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Institute for quality science teaching | $25,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | Scholarship support | $20,000 |
| Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly | Chicago, IL | Visiting social engagement program | $20,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Lighthouse media | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Washington, DC | Scholarship support | $15,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Chicago, IL | Science on the go program | $15,000 |
| Allendale Association | Lake Villa, IL | Repairs to greenhouse | $12,000 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers | Elk Grove Village, IL | Spiritual care program | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Wilmette, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | Chicago, IL | For tekawitha center mn | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Education & career resources program | $10,000 |
| Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Music discovery program | $10,000 |
| St Leonard Ministries | Chicago, IL | Grace house | $10,000 |
| Amate House | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Highsight | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Community engagement | $5,000 |
| Math Circles of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago (Chicago Children's Choir) | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,187,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $2,092,500 | 35 |
| 2022 | $1,825,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600579349100820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6054751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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