Mj O'brien Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 36-6843491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$694K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,030.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | Provide educational assistance | $10,000 |
| Eileen Sheahan Memorial Scholarship | Evanston, IL | Educational support | $5,030 |
| Door County Land Trust | Sturgeion Bay, WI | Land perservation and maintenance | $1,500 |
| United Way of Door County | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Mcgaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | Fund community programs | $1,000 |
| Warren Cherry Scholarship Fund | Evanston, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center | Egg Harbor, WI | Support music education and performance | $1,000 |
| The Egg Harbor Firefighters Inc | Egg Harbor, WI | Equipment funding | $500 |
| Misericordia Dental Clinic | Chicago, IL | Support dental health | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,530 | 10 |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $129,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601479349100915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6843491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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