Red Bird Hollow Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3747664 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $51,281 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mes Fund | Alfred, ME | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Open the Books | The Villages, FL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Montessori Center of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Cemetary Commission | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boca Grande Women's Club | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Island School Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| History Center Lake Forest-Lake Bluff | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Johann Fust Community Library | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| The 1916 Redan Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,781 | 28 |
| 2023 | $434,764 | 26 |
| 2022 | $1,710,120 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640549349100214
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3747664
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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