Red Lodge Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 26-1509357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$321K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Bicycle Relief NFP | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $55,128 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Charitable purposes | $32,264 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Nph USA Fka Friends of the Orphans | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $11,080 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Building Peaceful Bridges | Glenview, IL | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Celiac Disease Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Ukraine | Arlington, VA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| University of California - San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Feast Feeding Everyone at Special Times | Warrington, PA | Charitable purposes | $5,220 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable purposes | $5,150 |
| Qgv City Year | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,110 |
| Big Sky Community Organization | Gallatin Gateway, MT | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Giving | Boston, MA | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pickles Group | Winnetka, IL | Charitable purposes | $3,719 |
| Friends of the Orphan | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $2,400 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable purposes | $1,545 |
| Moonlight Community Foundation | Big Sky, MT | Charitable purposes | $1,033 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Aurora, IL | Charitable purposes | $1,020 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | Charitable purposes | $260 |
| Mckitrick Elementary | Atlanta, GA | Charitable purposes | $203 |
| Winnetka Auxiliary | Winnetka, IL | Charitable purposes | $154 |
| The Record North Shore | Wilmette, IL | Charitable purposes | $103 |
| Firstgiving | Cambridge, MA | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Institute for the Study of War | Washington, DC | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northbrook, IL | Charitable purposes | $100 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | Charitable purposes | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,249 | 37 |
| 2023 | $275,571 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640369349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1509357
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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