Susan and Robert Wislow Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3496206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$247K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$17K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $17,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Library Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $48,500 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $36,750 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,500 |
| North Central College | Naperville, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $17,000 |
| American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park Foundation | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Photography | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Chicago Historical Society | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Touched by an Angel | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $1,036 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $258 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $250 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General unrestricted charitable purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,044 | 21 |
| 2024 | $262,874 | 23 |
| 2023 | $227,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102938
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3496206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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