Nesbitt Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 95-6092682 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$43K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $150,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Educational Foundation | Pasadena, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Whitewater, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Nazareth House | San Diego, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Vernon, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Pacific Clinics | Los Gatos, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | Pasadena, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| United States Veterans Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $125,000 |
| Helping Hands for the Blind | Chatsworth, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Pasadena Meals on Wheels | Pasadena, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Woodcraft Rangers Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $90,000 |
| All Peoples Christian Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $90,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Journey House | Pasadena, CA | General support | $75,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,040,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,190,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,070,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349102001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6092682
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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