S Douglas Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7327059 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$115K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general fund | $70,000 |
| Scarsdale Synagogue | Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $16,600 |
| The Mountain Top Library | Tannersville, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $10,000 |
| Nyu School of Law | New York, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $9,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $3,000 |
| Pace Women's Justice Center | White Plains, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $2,000 |
| Kumc Food Pantry | Kansas City, KS | Unrestricted general fund | $2,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Scarsdale, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | Unrestricted general fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,600 | 9 |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $90,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601829349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7327059
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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