McS Foundation
Historical FunderBurr Ridge, Illinois · EIN 36-4158386 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,200.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Linda McSherry |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 Lancaster Ct, Burr Ridge IL 60521 |
| Phone | 6303236538 |
| Form and materials | A letter describing request |
| 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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit | Detroit, MI | Food assistance and community services | $3,000 |
| Leyden Highschool Dist 212 | Franklin Park, IL | Donation to wrestling team | $3,000 |
| Leyden HS District 212 | Franklin Park, IL | support childeducation | $2,000 |
| Cornerstone Services Inc | Joliet, IL | support forpeople withdisabilities | $1,200 |
| Dancing with Chicago Stars Charity | Chicago, IL | General Charitable Support | $1,050 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | care for illchildren | $1,000 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | Hinsdale, IL | Promote thehumane treatmentof animals | $1,000 |
| Stratford High School PTO | Nashville, TN | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Stratford HS BioSTEM | Nashville, TN | Educational support | $600 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Phoenix, AZ | General Charitable Support | $500 |
| Gower Foundation | Willowbrook, IL | Support childreneducation | $340 |
| Make-A-Wish Illinois | Chicago, IL | General Charitable Support | $155 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,845 | 13 |
| 2024 | $25,197 | 16 |
| 2023 | $20,489 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101660
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4158386
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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