Sjostrom & Sons Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-3225935 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOEL SJOSTROM |
|---|---|
| Address | 1129 HARRISON AVE, ROCKFORD IL 61104 |
| Phone | 8152260330 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED. SUBMIT ORGANIZATION'S NAME AND NEEDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GIFTS TO TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $6,500 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Medical | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Burpee Natural History Museum | Rockford, IL | Historical | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Educational | $2,500 |
| Mercyhealth Development Fndn | Rockford, IL | Medical | $2,000 |
| Trinity Daycare | Rockford, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $1,250 |
| Barbara Olson Center of Hope | Rockford, IL | Medical | $1,000 |
| Crusader Clinic | Rockford, IL | Medical | $1,000 |
| Discovery Center | Rockford, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Illinois Growth Enterprises | Loves Park, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Ken-Rock Community Center | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $1,000 |
| Lifescape Community Services | Rockford, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Northern Illinois Hospice | Rockford, IL | Medical | $1,000 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Swedish Historical Society | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $1,000 |
| Center for Sighthearing Impaired | Rockford, IL | Medical | $500 |
| Kishwaukee Valley Concert Band | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $500 |
| Midway Village & Museum Center | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Mileston Inc | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Northern Illinois Botanical Society | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Chartitabl | $500 |
| Northwest Community Center | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $500 |
| Northwestern Illinois Special Olympics | Dixon, IL | Educational | $500 |
| Rock River Valley Pantry | Rockford, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Rockford Area Arts Council | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $500 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $500 |
| Roy Gayle Pony Baseball Softball | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $500 |
| Self Help Enterprises | Sterling, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Severson Dells Education Fund | Rockford, IL | Educational | $500 |
| Tinker Swiss Cottage | Rockford, IL | Educational | $500 |
| Ymca-Rockford Illinois | Rockford, IL | Recreational | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,250 | 35 |
| 2023 | $49,850 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349104658
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3225935
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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