The Footprints Foundation
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 26-2982850 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,750 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
53% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techforce Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Educational scholarship | $91,200 |
| Mcpherson College | Mcpherson, KS | Educational scholarship | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | To present world-class music, theatre and cultural presentations | $15,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Myeloma research - cancer research and prevention | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Educational scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Southern Illinois Unversity | Carbondale, IL | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Texas State University | Marcus, TX | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Educational scholarship | $5,000 |
| Swan Songs | Austin, TX | Fulfills musical last wishes by organizing concerts for individuals nearing the end of life | $3,750 |
| Glenbrook North High School | Northbrook, IL | Hynda gamze educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Geneva Concours D'elegance | Geneva, IL | Support of living well cancer resource center | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Longhorn sim racing | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,950 | 13 |
| 2024 | $118,200 | 12 |
| 2023 | $168,703 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105662
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2982850
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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