Rice Foundation
Invitation OnlySkokie, Illinois · EIN 36-6043160 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $70,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Military Academy | Harlingen, TX | Charitable | $350,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Illinois Conservation Foundation | Springfield, IL | Charitable | $130,000 |
| North Shore Center the Performing A | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Naperville, IL | Charitable | $125,000 |
| By the Hand Club for KidsFormerly K | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Camp Manito-wish YMCA | Boulder Junction, WI | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Driven Foundation The | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural Res | Madison, WI | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Foundatio | Golf, IL | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Music Theater Works | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Illinois Equine Humane Center | Maple Park, IL | Charitable | $16,000 |
| McGaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House Illinois | Addison, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Career Transitions Center of Chicag | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Haddley School for Blind | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Elyssa's Mission | Northbook, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 100 Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Tinley Park, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Putnam Christian Church | Putnam, IL | Charitable | $200 |
The return also lists 34 grants to individuals ($2,469,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,980,600 | 59 |
| 2023 | $3,678,000 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503029349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6043160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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