Raymond F and Judith K Mccaskey 2003 Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-6362159 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$575K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | Programs to promote theater and the arts | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | Springfield, IL | General support | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Opera House Arts | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| After School Matters Inc | Chicago, IL | Support of after school programs for children | $20,000 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Elca World Hunger | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation of the Fortnightly | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| United Society of Shakers Sabbathday Lake Inc | New Gloucester, ME | General support | $20,000 |
| Bagaduce Music | Blue Hill, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Homeport | Columbus, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Island Heritage Trust Inc | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Island Workforce Housing | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| The Dwelling | Porter, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Historic Deerfield Inc | Deerfield, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | Stonington, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Historic Second Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of White Water Shaker Village | Harrison, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society Inc | Galena, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Shaker Museum and Library | Chatham, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| South Union Shaker Village | Auburn, KY | General support | $2,000 |
| Stonington Firefighters Association | Stonington, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Healthy Island Project Inc | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Island Pantry Inc | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Deer Isle Stonington Historical Society | Deer Isle, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Island Community Center Inc | Stonington, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Stonington Public Library | Stonington, ME | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $402,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $392,500 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101636
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6362159
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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