The Cloud Family Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4408643 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$992K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wbezsun-Times - Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu Foundation) | New York, NY | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $43,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349102256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4408643
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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