Robert & Christine Tighe Family Foundation NFP
Invitation OnlyElgin, Illinois · EIN 88-0537198 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$235K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $33,485.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phil's Friends | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted general fund | $35,000 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | Elgin, IL | Unrestricted general fund | $33,485 |
| The Life Center | Elgin, IL | Unrestricted general fund | $12,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | Unrestricted general fund | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,985 | 4 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0537198
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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