Sagalyn Family Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6138709 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 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
81% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers of God Foundation (Center for Awakening Inc) | Lawrence, MA | General support | $26,900 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Groundswell Community Mural Project Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $18,000 |
| Trevor Project Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center Inc | New York, NY | General support | $11,000 |
| Mikva Challenge | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Supporting Literacy and Math(Slam) | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Teach Plus Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General support | $5,250 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,250 |
| Film Forum Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Keep Rising to the Top (Kr3t's) Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| New Center for Holistic Learning | Long Island City, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The 100 Horses Womens Society | Gardnerville, NV | General support | $4,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | Falmouth, ME | General support | $3,500 |
| Tor Gul Inc (Great Mother Conference) | Mckinleyville, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the St Lawrence Church (Dba - the Hill Arts) | Portland, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Mechanics Hall | Portland, ME | General support | $2,500 |
| Open Doors Meditation Community | Cape Elizabeth, ME | General support | $2,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
| Baruch College Fund | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Celebration Barn Theater (Counter Culture Collective) | South Paris, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Peaceful Harbor Sangha | Portland, ME | General support | $1,000 |
| Soft Network | Portland, OR | General support | $1,000 |
| The Met Teachers | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
| Red Door Community Inc (Fka Gilda's Club NYC) | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $169,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $142,900 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612549349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6138709
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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