Sonja & Conrad Fischer Foundation Charitable Trust Utad
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6941059 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | F CONRAD FISCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1440 N STATE PARKWAY, CHICAGO IL 60610 |
| Phone | 2242167285 |
| Form and materials | STANDARDIZED GRANT FORMAT - SPECIFICS RELATING TO STATEMENT OF PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | November 15 |
| Restrictions | None |
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation | Denver, CO | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The Gilmore | Kalamazoo, MI | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $16,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Bank | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $552,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $212,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501849349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6941059
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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