Mike and Dorothy Vondra Foundation
Invitation OnlyBartlett, Illinois · EIN 46-1612562 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,800.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School Naples | Naples, FL | Financial assistance to students | $130,200 |
| Naples Performing Arts Center | Naples, FL | Providing arts organization | $61,632 |
| Hippocratic Cancer Research Found | Chicago, IL | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Golisano Children's Museum of Naples | Naples, FL | Provide admission to low-income | $16,000 |
| Community School Naples | Naples, FL | Support professional theatrical prod | $11,800 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust | Barrington, IL | Preserve and restore natural areas | $10,000 |
| America Scores | Chicago, IL | Afterschool program for low-income | $10,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Chicago, IL | Provide educational support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Health of all moms and babies | $3,500 |
| Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties | Joliet, IL | Support will & grundy counties | $3,200 |
| Fiesta Del Sol Pilsen Neighbors Community Council | Chicago, IL | Health & welfare of community | $3,000 |
| Chicago City Council Caucus Foundat | Chicago, IL | Improving access to higher education | $2,500 |
| Three Fires Council | St Charles, IL | Scouting club for kids under 11 | $2,500 |
| St Charles Country Club Foundation | St Charles, IL | Supports education and opportunities | $1,250 |
| Holy Family School | Shorewood, IL | Financial assistance to families | $1,100 |
| Baps Charities | Robbinsville, NJ | Cancer research | $500 |
| Gulf Coast Police Benevolent | Tallahasse, FL | Support police | $300 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,482 | 18 |
| 2024 | $221,138 | 20 |
| 2023 | $222,190 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104138
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1612562
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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