The Colonel Henry Crown Scholarship Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3743047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$327K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,000 and $310,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General funding | $310,000 |
| Chicago Cred Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating | $17,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $288,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $220,929 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641769349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3743047
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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