The Rich Foundation
Invitation OnlySugar Grove, Illinois · EIN 36-4348318 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$642K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Steps | Lisle, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $182,214 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $111,449 |
| Depaul Athletics | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $50,000 |
| Rush Copley Foundation | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $30,730 |
| Boy Scouts of America | St Charles, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $28,500 |
| Big Rock Historical Society | Big Rock, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $25,000 |
| St Bede Academy | Peru, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $15,750 |
| Compassion Foundation | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Community | Naperville, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Lpga Foundation | Daytona Beach, FL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Research | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Niu Foundation | Dekalb, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Shriner Kids | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Sugar Grove Corn Barrel NFP | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| US Adaptive Golf Alliance | Westmont, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Dallas, TX | Charitable to support organization's mission | $8,575 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $8,000 |
| Cures Within Reach | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $7,500 |
| Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $6,000 |
| Big Rock Plowing Math Association | Big Rock, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,600 |
| Nwigcsa | Lemont, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,400 |
| American Brain Tumor Assoc | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Golf for Life | Lisle, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Osf Healthcare Foundation | Peoria, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Jim West Challenge | Victoria, TX | Charitable to support organization's mission | $3,500 |
| Fox Valley Park District | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $3,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Emmaus Ministries | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Hesed House | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Ray Graham Association | Lisle, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Trevor Wehner Memorial Scholarhip | Sheridan, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,500 |
| Kane Forest Preserve Foundation | Geneva, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,000 |
| Patch Fund | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable to support organization's mission | $2,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,500 |
| Aurora Food Pantry | Aurora, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Wheaton, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Hinckley Big Rock PTO | Hinckley, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Hudson K9 Foundation | Big Rock, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Marklund | Geneva, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| St Benedict Church & School | Chicago, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| West End School | Louisville, KY | Charitable to support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Kaneland Sports Boosters | Maple Park, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $500 |
| Parkview Christian Golf Outing | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $500 |
| Village of Sugar Grove | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $500 |
| Sugar Grove Edc | Sugar Grove, IL | Charitable to support organization's mission | $250 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642,468 | 55 |
| 2024 | $380,983 | 47 |
| 2023 | $454,747 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101608
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4348318
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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