The Lodas Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-3971500 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$394K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Cincinnati, OH | General operating | $377,314 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General operating | $3,000 |
| George Mark Children's House | San Leandro, CA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Art Into Acres | Fairfax, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tuscon, AZ | General operating | $2,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund | West Hollywood, CA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland | Portland, ME | General operating | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
| UC Santa Barbara Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Chicago French Bulldog Rescue | Chicago, IL | General operating | $750 |
| Hawai'i Community Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operating | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394,314 | 12 |
| 2023 | $14,150 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511779349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3971500
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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