Mccortney Foundation
Historical FunderPark Ridge, Illinois · EIN 36-6115950 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNETTE MCCORTNEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1425 BONITA DRIVE, PARK RIDGE IL 60068 |
| Phone | 8473186822 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH PROGRAM SUMMARIES, ORGANIZATION HISTORY AND PRINCIPALS INVOLVED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MOSTLY LIMITED TO ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI CHARITIES |
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | Chicago, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank of Central and Ne Mo | Columbia, MO | General | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $8,000 |
| True North of Columbia Inc | Columbia, MO | General | $7,000 |
| Casa Central | Chicago, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Heart of Missouri - Casa | Columbia, MO | General | $6,000 |
| Art Helps Heal | Palatine, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | Columbia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministies | Columbia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Have Dreams | Park Ridge, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Kbia University of Mo | Columbia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Kmos Univ of Central Mo | Warrensburg, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Kopn Univ of Cental Missouri | Columbia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Lambs Inc | Libertyville, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Share Our Spare | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge | Columbia, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $72,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349102324
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6115950
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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