The Forsythe Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthfield, Illinois · EIN 36-3814306 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $613,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | General charitable | $613,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General charitable | $542,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General charitable | $250,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General charitable | $250,000 |
| 1916 Foundation Inc | Highland Park, IL | General charitable | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,660,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $2,600,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,912,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612669349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3814306
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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