Out of the Box Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4410455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$122K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Generalgeneral | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | General | $11,000 |
| South Asian Friendship | Chicago, IL | Generalgeneral | $6,000 |
| Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General | $5,000 |
| Himalayan Youth Foundation | Winter Park, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Fund | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Irc International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General | $5,000 |
| Lasalle Street Church Breakthrough Fund | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Lasalle Street Church Financial Assistance | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Lasalle Street Church Fund | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Community Services | Chicago, IL | Generalgeneral | $5,000 |
| Open Books | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Uptown Peoples Law Center | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Center on Wrongful Convictions | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General | $2,000 |
| Brave Space Alliance | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Art on Sedgwick | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Midwest Action Coalition | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Chicago Justice Torture Center | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Sounds Good Choir | Downers Grove, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Midwest Immigration Bond Fund | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Lasalle Street Church | Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Hello Baby | Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | Generalgeneralgeneral | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,100 | 30 |
| 2024 | $119,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $112,186 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349100000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4410455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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