The Corwith Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-1393157 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$164K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $35,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $25,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $25,000 |
| NCH Health Foundation | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $7,500 |
| The HAP Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $7,500 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Woman's Board of Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Canine Companions | New Albany, OH | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Naples Historical Society | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,500 |
| Barrington Giving Day | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $2,000 |
| Barrington Area Council on Aging | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,500 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,500 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Arlington, VA | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Barrington District 220 Educational Foundation | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Barrington History Museum | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Cuba Cares Fund | Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | Evanston, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Life Flight Foundation | Camden, ME | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservaation | Washington, DC | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Lake County | Livertyville, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Charlestown, NH | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Naperville, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $159,750 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1393157
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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