The Darrell R Windle and David a Samber Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4451152 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$226K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$1,395
Total assets$221K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branches | Miami, FL | Charitable gift | $35,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $20,820 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $17,000 |
| St James Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $16,190 |
| Give Miami Day | Miami, FL | Charitable gift | $13,166 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $7,000 |
| Saint James Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $6,139 |
| Equality Florida | Tampa, FL | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Forrestville Edu Foundation | Forreston, IL | Charitable gift | $5,786 |
| Various Other Charities | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $5,606 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $5,438 |
| Chicago Public Media-Web | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $5,360 |
| Aglo Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| THE Outlet | Springfield, IL | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Equality Illinois Institute | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $4,693 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $4,200 |
| St John's UMC | Oak Park, IL | Charitable gift | $3,800 |
| Little Brothers | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Florida Aids Walk | Atlanta, GA | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Ravenswood Community Services | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Chicago Dance Health fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| St John's Church | Oak Park, IL | Charitable gift | $2,400 |
| Rainbow Railroad | New York, NY | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Vandercook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Chicago Philharmonic Society | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Arc's | Seattle, WA | Charitable gift | $1,585 |
| Our Fund Foundation | Wailton Manors, FL | Charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Niu Foundation | Dekalb, IL | Charibable gift | $1,395 |
| Progress Florida Education | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable gift | $1,320 |
| Bb Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,236 |
| st Dunston Choir (CHURCH) | Shoreline, WA | Charitable gift | $1,100 |
| Active Transportation Alliance | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,050 |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,036 |
| Haymarket Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| One Heart Uganda | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Wpy Brainup | Frankfort, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Block Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Groceryland Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| FIrst Look for Charity | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $975 |
| Rackham Choir | Gross Pointe, MI | Charitable gift | $550 |
| RM Network | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $519 |
| New World Symphony | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable gift | $510 |
| Trinity Cathedral | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $500 |
| 1st UMC Miami | Miami, FL | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Friends of WLRN | Miami, FL | Charitable gift | $404 |
| South Florida Free Beaches | Pompano Beach, FL | Charitable gift | $264 |
| SFAF-San Francisco AIDS Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable gift | $260 |
| Ukrainian Freedom Fund | Afton, WY | Charitable gift | $250 |
| Nrhsnw Il Chapter | Rockford, IL | Charitable gift | $205 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $150 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | Charitable gift | $120 |
| The Orpheum Theater | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable gift | $100 |
| Natl Trust for Hist Pres | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $100 |
| Actblue | Somerville, MA | Charitable gift | $60 |
| W W Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable gift | $60 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,942 | 103 |
| 2024 | $204,731 | 97 |
| 2023 | $179,553 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4451152
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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