The Power Family Foundation Joseph a Power Jr
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4381677 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.6M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $1,150,000 |
| Power Family Charitable Gift Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,049,138 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $110,000 |
| Beverly Area Planning Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| St Barnabas Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | General support | $35,000 |
| The Ireland Funds | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Historic Royal Palaces Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General support | $20,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Bank | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Leo High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| St Barnabas School Parent Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Church of Holy Name Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| The John P Mcgury International Endowment Fund | Naperville, IL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,552,138 | 20 |
| 2024 | $603,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $822,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4381677
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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