Sweeney Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4261717 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation- Charitable Family Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable family fund | $2,247,279 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Housing Opportunties and Maintenance for the Elderly (Home) | Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Lotus Legal Clinic | Milwaukee, WI | General | $15,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Rooted and Rising Washington Park | Milwaukee, WI | General | $12,500 |
| Aspire | Hillside, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Centro San Bonifacio | Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | Maryknoll, NY | Mission project funding | $5,000 |
| New Life Center | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthhod | Milwaukee, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Il Hunger Coalition | Chicago, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Pilsen Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Voces de LA Frontera(Community Shares of Wi) | Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,397,779 | 15 |
| 2024 | $103,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349101644
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4261717
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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