Mitchell J and Mary Ellen Lamka Foundation
Invitation OnlyRiver Forest, Illinois · EIN 27-3181533 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$261K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
From the return
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Province of St Albert the Great | Chicago, IL | Grant to support construction of a novitiate building in denver colorado | $75,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer School | River Forest, IL | Capital and technology improvements and equipment | $75,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Provide for 2-full year tuition scholarships for inner city students unable to afford tuition. | $59,000 |
| St Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish | Chicago, IL | Grant for tuition assistance | $30,000 |
| Mission of Our Lady of the Angels | Chicago, IL | Grant to fund meals to the hungry during the easter season | $20,000 |
| Dominican Friars Central Province | Chicago, IL | Donations to 1216 fund insupport of formation cost | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $261,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $249,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611149349100741
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3181533
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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