Northern Trust Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 84-2220090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.3M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$87.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $63,526 and $400,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,714,333 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | General support | $400,000 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | Chicago, IL | General support | $230,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $200,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $125,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General support | $63,526 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $8,914 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,251,773 | 9 |
| 2024 | $3,339,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2,531,830 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349101124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2220090
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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