The S Leigh Pierson & Douglas R Conant Family Cookie Jar Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 22-3769553 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$134K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Writer's Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University - Men's Tennis | Evanston, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Juvenile Justice Initiative | Evanston, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Todd Martin Youth Leadership | Lansing, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Agriculture Implementation Research & Education | Taos, NM | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland | Holland, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Elmira, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Angelman Syndrome | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Hope Repertory Theatre | Holland, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| I Am Academy | Holland, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church Food Pantry | Taos, NM | General support | $5,000 |
| Somos | Taos, NM | General support | $3,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Taos Library | Taos, NM | General support | $2,500 |
| Herrick District Library | Holland, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Ox-Bow School of Arts | Saugatuck, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Saugatuck, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Taos Center for the Arts | Taos, NM | General support | $2,500 |
| The Harwood Museum of Art | Taos, NM | General support | $2,500 |
| Dog Tag Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation | Livingston, MT | General support | $2,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Millicent Rogers Museum | Taos, NM | General support | $1,000 |
| The Magic Yarn Project | Anchorage, AR | General support | $500 |
| The Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Camden Children's Garden | Camden, NJ | General support | -$500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $118,530 | 19 |
| 2023 | $271,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602619349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3769553
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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