Purcell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 36-4221916 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$286K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,800.
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis High School | Wheaton, IL | Education | $150,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Education | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Operations | $21,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Education | $20,800 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Operations | $10,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Cross | Notre Dame, IN | Operations | $5,100 |
| Young American Foundation | Reston, VA | Operations | $5,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Operations | $3,000 |
| Assistance League Chicago | Hinsdale, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Aid for Women | Chicago, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| St Issac Jogues Catholic Church | Hinsdale, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Country Club Cares Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Operations | $500 |
| Breakthru T1d | Chicago, IL | Operations | $500 |
| Make a Wish Alaska & Washington | Seattle, WA | Operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $286,400 | 17 |
| 2024 | $165,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $94,900 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349100147
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4221916
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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