The Charles and Marie Caestecker Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3154453 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$120K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $35,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lake Association Inc | Green Lake, WI | General support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Caestecker Public Library | Green Lake, WI | General support | $35,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Ripon College | Ripon, WI | General support | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $119,250 | 6 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | $44,250 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622519349101312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3154453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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