Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 87-4075108 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$295K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Better Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Hope Chicago Inc | Winnetka, IL | General support | $40,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $27,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Xs Tennis and Education Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Children First Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Cpac Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $7,500 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Pfic Network | Clay City, KY | General support | $3,000 |
| Project Purple | Seymour, CT | General support | $2,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,300 | 19 |
| 2024 | $173,515 | 15 |
| 2023 | $156,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631879349100108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4075108
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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