The Edward and Lucy Minor Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7071065 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$182K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union - Roger Baldwin Fdtn | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $15,000 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $10,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | Washington, DC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Dwight Englewood School | Englewood, NJ | General charitable | $10,000 |
| The New Shul | New York, NY | General charitable | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinai | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $4,070 |
| Lou Malnati Cancer Research Foundation | Buffalo Grove, IL | General charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181,570 | 13 |
| 2024 | $203,800 | 16 |
| 2023 | $236,150 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349102167
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7071065
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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