The Francis L Lederer Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-2594937 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE FRANCIS L LEDERER FOUNDATION CO |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 N CLARK STREET 4200, CHICAGO IL 60601 |
| Phone | 3128767195 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD DESCRIBE THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INTENDED USE OF GRANTS, AS WELL AS A STATEMENT OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Scholars | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support photography associates | $15,000 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | Support erikson's programs | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Physician outreach program | $10,000 |
| Global Brigades USA | Pasadena, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Granting wish to child in chicago area | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support rashid johnson exhibition | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Support photography department acquisitions | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Support prints and drawings department | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum - Midwest Region | Highland Park, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support california wildfire relief | $10,000 |
| Legacy Community Health Services | Houston, TX | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support community foundation for jewish education | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support jewish child and family services | $5,000 |
| The Ark Chicago | Chicago, IL | Combat food insecurity in chicago area | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerville, TX | Support kerr county flood relief | $3,000 |
| Nancy B Negley Artists Residencydora Maar Cultural Center | Houston, TX | Support artist residency program in houston | $3,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Zacharias Center | Gurnee, IL | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wyatt Fertility Foundation | Bellaire, TX | Financial assistance for fertility treatments | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $171,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $146,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $143,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101788
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2594937
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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