The Lawlor Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3620712 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$113K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Catholic Theological Union | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General fund | $8,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | Chicago, IL | General fund | $8,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | General fund | $8,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $4,000 |
| Foundation for Homan Square | Chicago, IL | General fund | $4,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | General fund | $4,000 |
| Cnewa | New York, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Urban Initiatives | Chicago, IL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope and Charity | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Care | Skokie, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Smithtown, NY | General fund | $2,000 |
| Home | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Merit Music Program | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Parents for Non Violence | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Queen of Angels School | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | Wilmette, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lane | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | New York, NY | General fund | $15 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,515 | 37 |
| 2024 | $117,022 | 39 |
| 2023 | $122,509 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602299349100850
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3620712
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.