Robert Jensen Dau Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 47-3548984 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 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
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | Bay Harbor, MI | General funds | $51,500 |
| Pen America | New York, NY | To fund the robert j dau short story prize for emerging writers. | $33,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General funds | $20,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | Kenilworth, IL | General funds | $5,000 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Washington, DC | General funds | $5,000 |
| Bay View Chamber Music | Petoskey, MI | Sponsorship of music series | $4,000 |
| Bay View Association | Petoskey, MI | Musician scholarship | $3,250 |
| Petoskey Harbor Springs Community Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Schlorships to petoskey high school students | $3,000 |
| Charlevoix-Emmet Isd | Charlevoix, MI | General funds | $1,855 |
| St Margarets Church | Palm Desert, CA | Music fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $127,605 | 10 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $87,900 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610359349100226
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3548984
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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