The Dennis J Smith Legacy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKankakee, Illinois · EIN 26-0334261 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL P O'BRIEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 E STATION ST, KANKAKEE IL 60901 |
| Phone | 8159325612 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION, SUMMARY OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND AN OPTIONAL ESSAY STATING OTHER ITEMS THE APPLICANT WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED IN EVALUATING THE APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, BUT MAY VARY. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mc Namera | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $26,600 |
| Kcc Foundation | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Caroll University | Waukesha, WI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Department of Health & Fitness NFP | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kcc | Kankakee, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Luke Blanchette | Manteno, IL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Choice Youth Outreach | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $450 |
| Kankakee Fop | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $250 |
| Riverview Historic District | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $250 |
| United Way of Kankakee | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $250 |
| Youth of Christ | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $250 |
| Pleasant Grove Church | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $200 |
| St Pat's Church | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $200 |
| Christmas Day Inc | Bourbonnais, IL | Donation | $150 |
| Knights of Columbus- Kankakee | Kankakee, IL | Donation | $125 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Frankfort, IL | Donation | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,275 | 18 |
| 2024 | $57,635 | 30 |
| 2023 | $62,740 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349101890
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0334261
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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