The Koepfgen Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3748470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$750
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Winnetka | Winnetka, IL | General welfare | $47,100 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Provide educational resources. | $20,000 |
| Christ Church | Winnetka, IL | General welfare | $12,000 |
| Gicia | Boca Grande, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Thompson Foundation for Autism | Columbia, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | Boca Grande, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation | Boca Grande, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| The Longleaf Alliance | Andalusia, AL | Conservation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Keep Olney Beautiful Foundation | Olney, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Scholarships | $750 |
| Greenville Chamber of Commerce | Greenville, IL | General support | $750 |
| Dvnf | Lanham, MD | General support | $500 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Asperitech | Evanston, IL | General support | $500 |
| Smu Ticket Office | Dallas, TX | General support | $400 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $300 |
| Antiquarion Society | Worcester, MA | General support | $275 |
| St Leonards Ministries | Chicago, IL | General support | $250 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Foundation | Winnetka, IL | General support | $250 |
| The Volunteer Center | Winnetka, IL | General support | $200 |
| The National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | General support | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Chicago, IL | General support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,925 | 25 |
| 2023 | $140,656 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3748470
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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