Scorto 1 NFP
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-1577354 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$500
Total assets$7,187
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association House | Chicago, IL | Social services | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Social services | $1,500 |
| Create Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Social services | $1,500 |
| Ping | Oak Park, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Social services | $1,000 |
| The Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Arts | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Social services | $600 |
| American Writers' Museum | Chicago, IL | Arts | $500 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Refael, CA | Social services | $500 |
| Wnit Public Television | South Bend, IN | Social services | $500 |
| Media Burn | Chicago, IL | Arts | $500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Marshall, VA | Conservation | $500 |
| National Parks Conservation | Washington, DC | Conservation | $500 |
| Wvpe Public Radio | Elkhardt, IN | Social services | $500 |
| Pbs Michiana | South Bend, IN | Social services | $500 |
| Mission Garden | Tucson, AZ | Conservation | $500 |
| Seed Savers | Decorah, IA | Conservation | $250 |
| Kxci | Tuscon, AZ | Social services | $250 |
| Americans United | Washington, DC | Education | $250 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Refael, CA | Social services | $250 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve | Buchanan, MI | Conservation | $250 |
| Region of Three Oaks Musuem | Three Oaks, MI | Conservation | $250 |
| Aclu | New York, NY | Social services | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,750 | 24 |
| 2024 | $19,150 | 21 |
| 2023 | $35,050 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621719349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1577354
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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