Sethness Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 83-2750234 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of Msk | New York, NY | Msk society campaign 2023-2025 - $10,000pediatric cancer patient care - $5,000 | $15,000 |
| Brick Presbyterian Church | Brick Township, NJ | Unrestricted - $3,500church school - $10,000 | $13,500 |
| International Committee of the Red | Geneva, SZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Community Fnd of the Texas Hill Cou | Kerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $10,000 |
| Harris Theater of Music Dance | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Disaster relief jamaica | $5,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andrews School | Boca Raton, FL | Saints fund | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canyon, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessne | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| School of American Ballet | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Found | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| John's Island Comm Service League | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Kent Place School | Summot, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Graduate school of education | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catch a Lift Fund | Timonium, MD | Chistopher coffland memorial fund | $2,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church in the Ci | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Achilles International Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bowery Mission | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Iowa City, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New London Hospital Association | New London, NH | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Upper Valley Humane Society | Enfield, NH | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Society for the Protection of Nh Fo | Concord, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Freinds of Kings College Lodon Asso | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | Auditorium theatre | $1,000 |
| Faith Hope Charity Church | Winetka, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Communtiy Fund | Kenilworth, IL | Unresticted | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Garden at Tracy Library | New London, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kezar Lake Protective Association | North Sutton, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | Sunapee, NH | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($63,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219,000 | 55 |
| 2024 | $192,000 | 48 |
| 2023 | $193,500 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611489349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2750234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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