The Joseph Blazek Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7015800 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,162 and $16,800.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE JOSEPH BLAZEK FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 S LASALLE C/O MICHELLE LAVALLIE, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3126306000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | MARCH 15TH OF THE YEAR OF GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL (12TH GRADE) |
| Restrictions | SEE APPLICATION |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $16,800 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $16,800 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $16,800 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $8,856 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $8,855 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $8,855 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $6,162 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,128 | 11 |
| 2023 | $29,573 | 5 |
| 2022 | $29,450 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102260
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7015800
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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