Ralph Franzen Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6929982 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $123,879.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1st EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | RELIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501 c 3 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Living Communities and Services Windsor Park Benevolent Care Fund | Carol Stream, IL | General | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $125,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Inc | Wheaton, IL | General | $123,879 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | Chicago, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Teen Challenge Illinois | Peoria, IL | General | $100,000 |
| Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $60,000 |
| Joseph Center | Forest Park, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services Inc | Chicago, IL | General | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $858,879 | 10 |
| 2024 | $762,010 | 9 |
| 2023 | $767,742 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349104250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6929982
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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