Origami Works Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 83-2251188 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProPath Fund | Chicago, IL | ProPath Fund | $10,000 |
| North Lawndale Employment Network | Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Women in Trucking Foundation | Middleton, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Jobs Council | Chicago, IL | Support 44th Annual Meeting | $6,000 |
| Braven Incorporated | Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Children First Fund | Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Women's Business Development Center | Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Pierce NFP | Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Cara Program | Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Illinois Digital Services | Baltimore, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($189,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,750 | 33 |
| 2024 | $254,600 | 19 |
| 2023 | $148,200 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349105635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2251188
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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