Scanlan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 52-7240192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$16.9M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$131M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $3,925,998.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
90% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington College | Bennington, VT | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $4,000,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $4,000,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $3,925,998 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,500,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,250,000 |
| Desmoines Jewish Foundation | Waukee, IA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,000,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $523,528 |
| Foundation of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $300,000 |
| Jazz at Aspen - Snowmass | Aspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $250,000 |
| Quahog Bay Conservatory | Harpswell, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $140,000 |
| Bigelow Labratory for Ocean Services | East Boothbay, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,894,526 | 11 |
| 2023 | $15,023,308 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7240192
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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