Stearns Family Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4262723 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$233K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | For support of educational endeavors | $107,040 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $31,874 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Natural resource conservation | $16,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support for children | $15,250 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | Bluffton, SC | Education support | $10,000 |
| Geneva Foundation of Pres Homes | Skokie, IL | Care services for seniors | $7,750 |
| Better Government Association | Chicago, IL | Advocating for affordable housing | $6,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Education support | $5,000 |
| North Shore Hospital Foundation | Evanston, IL | Medical research and support | $5,000 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | Chciago, IL | Training and educational support | $5,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Chicago, IL | Support illinois public education system | $5,000 |
| Accelerate Institute | Chicago, IL | Advance educational equity and support | $5,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Support religious and educational activities | $2,500 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Education support/scholarships | $2,500 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | Winnetka, IL | Educational support | $1,250 |
| Country Club of Florida Scholarship Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | Education support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Cambridge, MA | Education support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Glanview, IL | Educational support | $1,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $600 |
| The Licorice Project | Wilmette, IL | Cancer support services | $500 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Educational support | $500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Teaching, research and educational support | $500 |
| St Mary Cemetery | Ohio, IL | Cemetery support. | $500 |
| Nph USA | Phoenix, AZ | Educational support | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Advancing governmental transparency & accountability | $225 |
| Florida Sherrifs Association | Talahassee, FL | Advance public safety | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,589 | 27 |
| 2024 | $153,925 | 27 |
| 2023 | $151,600 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632189349100728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4262723
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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