Philos Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2826768 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$171K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$35.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,325 and $21,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Teen Center | Orland Park, IL | To provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and… | $45,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Support vulnerable youth in vocational and mental health services. | $25,340 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | A unique collaboration brings child protection, law enforcement, and healing services together under one roof to respond to, treat, and… | $22,600 |
| Windy City Cares | Skokie, IL | Supporting the unhoused population in chicago. | $21,000 |
| Thrive | Hendersonville, NC | Hurricane helene relief. | $20,000 |
| Cheri Amore Memorial Inc | Twin Lakes, WI | To support childhood cancer research through the midwest athletes against childhood cancer fund. | $10,000 |
| Little Warriors Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Support of cancer treatment and research for pediatric cancer. | $10,000 |
| Samuel Bell Memorial Foundation | West Dundee, IL | Chicago bike safety and education | $10,000 |
| The Ferrer Foundation One for One Chicago | Chicago, IL | Nonprofit supporting teens living in chicago with high rates of violent crime and joblessness. | $5,000 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Chicago, IL | Supporting chicago nonprofits through collaboration | $1,325 |
| Catholic Charities of Diocese of Venice Inc | Venice, FL | Disaster relief from hurricane ian. | $1,036 |
| Kids Too | Oak Park, IL | Support those impacted by traumatic events in education system. | $52 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,353 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513249349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2826768
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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