Steven Lanter Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 84-3602824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$18.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
71% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Inc | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General purposes | $65,000 |
| Thrive Az | Peoria, AZ | General purposes | $60,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc - College Bound | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Amare NFP - Recovery Support Services | Wood River, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Southwestern Illinois Jets Basketball Club (Swil) | Belleville, IL | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Mitchell Swaback Charities - Harvest Compassion Center | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Intentional Sports | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $31,500 |
| Box United - Fight Like a Girl | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Future for Kids | Tempe, AZ | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Elevate St Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Lydia's House Inc | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| New City Fellowship | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Our Little Haven | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General purposes | $21,675 |
| A Seat at the Table | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $20,000 |
| All Hands & Hearts | Washington, DC | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Counseling Centers | Creve Coeur, MO | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Elevate Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Opportunity4kids | Scottsdale, AZ | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Base Chicago (The Baseball Inc) | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| The Bloc | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Kids in the Middle | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $15,000 |
| A New Leaf | Mesa, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| All Among US LLC | Ferguson, MO | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Charles County | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Capital C Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Childhelp USA Inc | Lignum, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Chileno Bay Foundation Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Illinois Carol Fisher Chapter | Des Plaines, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Equipping the Called - Foster Closet | Collinsville, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | St Louis, MO | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands for Single Moms | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Hope Women's Center | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Not My Kid | Scottsdale, AZ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The 100 Thousand Foundation | Deerfield, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Women's Sports Foundation | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Bright Star Community Outreach | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Elyssa's Mission - Suicide Prevention | Northbrook, IL | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,675 | 45 |
| 2023 | $819,272 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349101372
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3602824
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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