The Margulis Foundation for Freedom and Opportunity
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-1965321 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$670K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $124,600.
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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Trust | Arlington, VA | General operating | $200,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | General operating | $150,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General operating | $124,600 |
| Cara Program | Chicago, IL | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General operating | $50,000 |
| Chicagos Sunshine Enterprises Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating | $40,000 |
| Skills for Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | Chicago, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $669,600 | 9 |
| 2024 | $555,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $455,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349102157
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1965321
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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