Peak6 Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 86-2586217 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$12,451
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $250,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Project | Chicago, IL | For internship sponsorship donation | $350,000 |
| Journey to Lead Inc | Annapolis, MD | For Journey Champion Match Challenge | $250,000 |
| The Growing Season | evanston, IL | For Aux Donation | $250,000 |
| Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center | chicago, IL | For general donation | $200,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | For the Women's Initiatives of the Women and Public Policy Program and MRCBG Advisory Council | $80,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc | Newton, MA | For the books and backpack drive | $12,451 |
| Rileys Way Foundation | brooklyn, NY | For general donation | $10,000 |
| Off the Street Club | chicago, IL | For swing for kids golf charity event | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | dallas, TX | For general donation as part of Go Red drive | $5,000 |
| Harmony Community Development | dallas, TX | For the Turkey drive sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Quant Illinois NFP | Pleasanton, CA | For Quant IL 2025-2026 Silver sponsorship | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,171,451 | 11 |
| 2024 | $366,001 | 6 |
| 2023 | $51,310 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611819349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2586217
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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