The Dancing Skies Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3286007 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$510K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $190,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Tacf | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Anera | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Hope Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DE | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddie Brook, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center | Chicago Heights, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $510,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $485,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601769349100105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3286007
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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