Tengelsen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-5950073 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$920K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,500.
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
17% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Tengelsen family scholars program | $475,875 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Tengelsen family sports for kids program | $200,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $112,500 |
| Wolcot School | Chicago, IL | Scholars program | $43,000 |
| Nami Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $20,500 |
| Pilot Light | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Wilmette, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mt Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Leo High School | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Yacht Club | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Collective | Benton Harbor, MI | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,816 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | Art in motion program | $1,000 |
| Gabriels Light | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Unlv Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Donation towards exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Mary Providence | Chicago, IL | Donation towards exempt purpose | $511 |
| Henderson County Hunger Coalition | Hendersonville, NC | Donation towards exempt purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919,952 | 17 |
| 2024 | $806,460 | 17 |
| 2023 | $477,451 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622379349101102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5950073
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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