Oettinger Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4515425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $55 and $5,982.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support the Arts | $5,982 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | To support the arts | $5,000 |
| American Opera Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support scholarships for students of the arts | $55 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,037 | 3 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511369349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4515425
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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