Tara Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 57-1139450 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$53K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,230
Total assets$5,521
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $1,900.
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
51% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollings Cancer Center | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $15,000 |
| LowCountry Marine Mammal Network | North Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
| Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $2,800 |
| Meet the Weeds Charleston | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $2,500 |
| Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Sea Island Habitat for Humanity | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Third Serve Foundation | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $2,000 |
| Dragon Boat Charleston | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $1,900 |
| LowCountry Marine Mammal Network | North Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $1,850 |
| Charleston Animal Society | North Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $1,750 |
| Arts Etc | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $1,700 |
| Respite Care Charleston | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $1,500 |
| John H Herbert Scholarship Fund - Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | Operating Funds | $1,250 |
| Respite Care Charleston | Charleston, SC | Operating Funds | $1,250 |
| Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $1,230 |
| Fry Family YMCA | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $1,200 |
| Wheaton-Naperville Infant Welfare Society | Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $1,110 |
| Kiawah Women's Foundation | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| OLM Community Outreach | Johns Island, SC | Operating Funds | $1,100 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $1,010 |
| Dupage Habitat For Humanity | Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $810 |
| Career & Networking Center | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $750 |
| Wheaton-Naperville Infant Welfare Society | Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $720 |
| Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinic - Paws For a Cause Vet Care | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $710 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $675 |
| Dupage Habitat For Humanity | Wheaton, IL | Operating Funds | $660 |
| Naperville Neighbors United | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $600 |
| Naperville Woman's Club | Naperville, IL | Operating Funds | $590 |
| Hesod House | Aurora, IL | Operating Funds | $210 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,975 | 29 |
| 2024 | $119,272 | 36 |
| 2023 | $80,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349101543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1139450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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