Optio Caritas Foundation
Invitation OnlyMcHenry, Illinois · EIN 82-5133034 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$20K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$489K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,500.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSFI (BVM Helping Hands) | Libertyville, IL | Donation | $3,760 |
| Ewtn | Irondale, AL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Dynamic Catholic | Erlanger, KY | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Church | McHenry, IL | Donation | $1,750 |
| Diocese of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Donation | $1,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | McHenry, IL | Donation | $1,200 |
| Conventual Franciscan Friars of Marytown | Libertyville, IL | Donation | $1,100 |
| Madonna Renewal Center | Freeport, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Mundelein Seminary | Mundelein, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrement | Hanceville, AL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Mary World Villiages for Children | Lanham, MD | Religious | $1,000 |
| Vagabond Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| 1St Way Life Support | Johnsburg, IL | Donation | $250 |
| Armed Forces Council of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation | $200 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services | Washington, DC | Religious | $200 |
| Our Lady of Fatima | Shelby, MI | Religious | $200 |
| St John the Baptist | Johnsburg, IL | Religious | $100 |
| National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help | New Franken, WI | Religious | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,860 | 18 |
| 2024 | $23,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $32,090 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349103220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5133034
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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