The McDermott Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-3501505 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
54% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Rush University | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Wake Forest University | WinstonSalem, NC | General | $2,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | General | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth University | Hanover, NH | General | $1,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | General | $500 |
| DePauw University | Greencastle, IN | General | $500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | General | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $28,800 | 19 |
| 2023 | $30,225 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101891
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3501505
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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