The Ed Watkowski Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 93-2477586 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$18.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Chicago - Holy Name Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans (Dav) | Cincinnati, OH | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Make a Wish | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Lurie Children's | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General purposes | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,100,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,100,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-2477586
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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