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Modestus Bauer Foundation

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Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4473692 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded136
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$20.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.

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.

  • Arts & Culture9
  • Education9
  • Health9
  • Human Services7
  • Food Assistance5
  • Environment4

Where it gives

48% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$101,600
Northshore University Health SystemEvanston, ILGeneral charitable use$45,000
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$35,000
Israel Cancer Research FundNorthfield, ILGeneral charitable use$28,000
Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, ILGeneral charitable use$25,500
Anti-Defamation LeagueChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$21,000
World Central Kitchens IncWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$20,000
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$20,000
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILGeneral charitable use$20,000
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNGeneral charitable use$20,000
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHGeneral charitable use$20,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$19,500
Moraine Township Food PantryHighland Park, ILGeneral charitable use$18,000
Friends of the IdfChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$18,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral charitable use$15,000
Real Options for City KidsSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable use$15,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral charitable use$15,000
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, ILGeneral charitable use$15,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral charitable use$15,000
Cn FoundationWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$15,000
Aspiritech NFPHighland Pk, ILGeneral charitable use$15,000
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILGeneral charitable use$13,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$12,500
Highland Park Public LibraryHighland Park, ILGeneral charitable use$11,000
Writers Theatre IncGlencoe, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
University of Nevada Las Vegas FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral charitable use$10,000
The Art CenterHighland Pk, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
The ArkChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Shirley Ryan AbilitylabChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Pk, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Planned Parenthood Fed of America IncWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$10,000
Northlight Theatre IncSkokie, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral charitable use$10,000
HiasWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$10,000
Glencoe Public LibraryGlencoe, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Family Action NetworkWinnetka, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Art EncounterEvanston, ILGeneral charitable use$10,000
Aclu FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$9,500
American Friends of Magen David AdomNorthbrook, ILGeneral charitable use$8,600
Highland Park StringsHighland Pk, ILGeneral charitable use$8,000
Ready ReadersSt Louis, MOGeneral charitable use$7,500
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, ILGeneral charitable use$7,500
American Friends of Sheba Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable use$7,500
Makom Solel Lakeside CongregationHighland Pk, ILGeneral charitable use$7,000
Nature ConservancyChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$6,000
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral charitable use$6,000
St Jude's Children's HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral charitable use$5,500
Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois IncSkokie, ILGeneral charitable use$5,500
Winnetka Northfield Public LibraryWinnetka, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
UncfWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$5,000
Tricon Child Care CenterHighland Park, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
The Night MinistryChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
Sothern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral charitable use$5,000
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral charitable use$5,000
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
Public Citizen Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral charitable use$5,000
Preservation Foundation of Lake CountyLibertyville, ILGeneral charitable use$5,000
Northwoods Land TrustEagle River, WIGeneral charitable use$5,000

Showing the 60 largest of 136 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,015,000136
2024$1,015,000137
2023$1,008,500141

Sources

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