NSTS Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWaukegan, Illinois · EIN 87-4356018 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Conservation Corps | Waukegan, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph | Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County | Gurnee, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Banzai Inc | Provo, UT | Contribution | $9,995 |
| Just for Kids | Waukegan, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint Joseph Food Pantry | Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine | Racine, WI | Contribution | $5,000 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Bensenville, IL | Contribution | $2,000 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | Contribution | $1,100 |
| Waukegan Historical Society | Waukegan, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Nicasa Behavioral Health Services | Round Lake, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Contribution | $600 |
| Cunningham Childrens Home | Urbana, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| Wags 2 Wishes | Plainfield, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| Benedictine Sisters | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| The Chapel Care Center | Libertyville, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| Plainfield Lions Charities | Shorewood, IL | Contribution | $500 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | Contribution | $300 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $250 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Contribution | $250 |
| Camp Kesem at Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Contribution | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Contribution | $250 |
| Man Up To Cancer | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Contribution | $250 |
| Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation | Saline, MI | Contribution | $200 |
| The American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Contribution | $120 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | Contribution | $100 |
| WrightWay Rescue | Morton Grove, IL | Contribution | $100 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Carol Stream, IL | Contribution | $100 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $100 |
| Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation | St Charles, IL | Contribution | $20 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,485 | 31 |
| 2024 | $63,030 | 15 |
| 2023 | $55,595 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610849349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4356018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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