The Cuneo Foundation
Invitation OnlyVernon Hills, Illinois · EIN 36-2261606 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $24,000 and $24,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | Needs based scholarship | $50,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $50,000 |
| St Xavier University | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $50,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Needs based scholarship | $50,000 |
| Depaul University | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $50,000 |
| Carmel Catholic HIGH SCHOOL | Mundelein, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| De LA Salle Institute | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Josephinum Academy | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Marmion Academy -Catholic college p | Aurora, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Trinity High School | River Forest, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Bishop Mcnamara Catholic School | Kankakee, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| St Francis de Sales High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Leo Catholic High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| Mount Carmel High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
| St Patrick High School | Chicago, IL | Needs based scholarship | $24,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($24,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $706,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $566,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100847
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2261606
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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