The Fermata Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 20-7034733 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$186K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
35% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Villa Park, IL | Program Support | $85,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Program Support | $25,000 |
| DuPage PADS Inc | Wheaton, IL | Program Support | $18,000 |
| NAMI Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Shelter House | Iowa City, IA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| NAMI DuPage Community Center | Wheaton, IL | Program Support | $8,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Iowa City, IA | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Esther's Friends | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Glen Ellyn, IL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| New Moms | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Outreach House | Lombard, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Hagerstown, MD | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation (ACLU) | Chicago, IL | Program Support | $2,000 |
| Scarce | Addison, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
| League of Womens Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | Program Support | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Boone, IA | Program Support | $1,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Program Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $388,200 | 17 |
| 2023 | $380,700 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632409349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7034733
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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