Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund
Invitation OnlyOak Park, Illinois · EIN 39-0991972 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded100
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithemba Ngemfundo Inc | Madison, WI | Building Support for Preschool in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | $57,500 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | Maryknoll, NY | St. Mary's Hospice and Eco Farm in San Marcos, Guatemala | $40,560 |
| DePaul University College of Law | Chicago, IL | Summer Public Interest Law Internship Program | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Inc | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Second Nurture | Glastonbury, CT | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Seton Hill University | Greensburg, PA | Nancy Smith O'Brien Endowed Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| GiveWell | Oakland, CA | General Operations | $23,500 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Misericordia HomeHeart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| All Chicago - Making Homelessness History | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | St. Ben's Clinic | $15,000 |
| Brigid Alliance The | New York, NY | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | Parent School | $15,000 |
| Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America | Chicago, IL | High Dose Tutoring Program | $15,000 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | Emergency Food Program | $15,000 |
| Meta House | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Well Child Center | Elgin, IL | Pediatric Dental Clinic | $15,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $12,500 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Bethany House of Hospitality | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse The | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois Inc | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Door County Medical Center Foundation | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Summer Public Interest Law Internship Program | $10,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | Chicago, IL | Women's Health Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Family Rescue | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Forward Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) | Racine, WI | HALO Children's Project | $10,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Impact Behavioral Health Partners | Evanston, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Kenosha Achievement Center | Kenosha, WI | Early Intervention Services | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Park Community Services | Chicago, IL | Drop-In Services | $10,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice CenterHeartland Alliance | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| New Moms Inc | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Settlement Association | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Project RETURN | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| RefugeeOne | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Rooted & Rising Washington Park | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Milwaukee | Wauwatosa, WI | Emergency Lodge Homeless Shelter | $10,000 |
| Serving Older Adults of Southeast Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Technoserve | Arlington, VA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| United Commnity Center | Milwaukee, WI | After-School Programming | $10,000 |
| Urban Learning Collaborative | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Year-Round Food Program | $10,000 |
| Youth & Opportunity United (YOU) | Evanston, IL | Out-of-School Time Program | $10,000 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $8,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 100 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,094,060 | 100 |
| 2023 | $945,500 | 92 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502479349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-0991972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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