Reichert Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3487139 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$774K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | General Operating purposes | $74,000 |
| Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation | Orlando, FL | General Operating Purposes | $70,000 |
| The Lambs | Libertyville, IL | General Operations | $62,000 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha, WI | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Paws for Patrick | Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| habitat for Humanity Lake County IL | Waukegan, IL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Wisc Milwuakee | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Emily Brooks Foundation | Pewaukee, WI | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| International Bowling Museum | Arlington, TX | Jack Reichert Library | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Denver, CO | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Cove School | Northbrook, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Chicago Food Depository Chicago IL | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| The Cradle | Evanston, IL | Nursery | $17,000 |
| Habitat for humanity Eagle Colorado | Avon, CO | General Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest IL | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Avon, CO | general operations | $15,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Washington DC | Merrifield, VA | Prison ministry | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest | Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $12,500 |
| American Lung Cancer Association | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $12,000 |
| The Lake County Haven | Libertyville, IL | General Operations | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $12,000 |
| PanCan | Manhattan Beach, CA | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Christian Outreach of Lutherans | Waukegan, IL | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Solution Center formerly Bethany house | Fond du lac, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Lake County Pads Program Libertyville IL | Waukegan, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat Waukesha | Little Rock, AR | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Independence Center | Waukegan, ID | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls clubs | North Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $9,000 |
| Faraja School | Charlotte, NC | Help for disabled children | $7,500 |
| Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Little Star Foundation | Hesperus, CO | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Orlando Rescue Mission | Orlando, FL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Reading Power | Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| The Harbour | Park Ridge, IL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Safehouse of Denver | Denver, CO | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Work Trip Fund | Lake Forest, IL | Work Trip | $5,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Lake Forest, IL | Ganeral Operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Senior Center | Lake Forest, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Job Works MKE | Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| ALS Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indian River County | Vero Beah, FL | Home building | $5,000 |
| The Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $4,000 |
| McCormick Theological Seminary | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $774,000 | 47 |
| 2024 | $617,250 | 45 |
| 2023 | $620,750 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3487139
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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