Shade Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-2914052 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$501K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $504 and $5,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union League Boys & Girls Clubs | Chicago, IL | Social services | $61,000 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Social services | $20,000 |
| Service League of Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $13,340 |
| Northern Public Radio | Dekalb, IL | Social services | $12,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Inverness, IL | Social services | $10,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $7,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Social services | $5,500 |
| Ocean Reef Cultural Center Inc | Key Largo, FL | Social services | $5,000 |
| Union League Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social services | $4,837 |
| First Congregational Church | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $3,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | Social services | $2,500 |
| Matthias Academy Corporation | Benet Lake, WI | Social services | $1,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Bloomington, IN | Social service | $1,500 |
| West Elementary School | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $1,064 |
| Food Pantry of Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Luminarts Cultural Foundation | Chicago, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Occupaws Guide Dog Association | Madison, WI | Social services | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Chapel Foundation | St Augustine, FL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Bernotas Middle School | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Kenzie's Closet | Cincinnati, OH | Social service | $1,000 |
| Our Community Salutes | Voorhees, NJ | Social service | $1,000 |
| Crystal Lake Central High School | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $1,000 |
| Cyt Chicago Inc | Cary, IL | Social services | $900 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Social services | $504 |
| Elyria Medical Center Foundation | Elyria, OH | Social service | $500 |
| Alpha Xi Delta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Social services | $300 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation | Carmel, IN | Social services | $300 |
| Phi Kappa Tau Foundation | Oxford, OH | Social services | $300 |
| Salvation Army of Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $300 |
| Children's Home and Aid | Chicago, IL | Social services | $250 |
| Land Conservancy of Mchenry County | Woodstock, IL | Social services | $250 |
| Ocean Reef Medical Center | Key Largo, FL | Social services | $0 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Chicago, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Johnsburg High School | Johnsburg, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Crystal Lake Little League | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Illinois Railway Museum | Union, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Social services | $0 |
| My Father's World Preschool | Crystal Lake, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Armed Forces Council of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Cal's Angels | St Charles, IL | Social services | $0 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | Social services | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,345 | 42 |
| 2024 | $133,957 | 36 |
| 2023 | $99,605 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632589349100638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2914052
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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