The Selfreliance Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-5423872 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE SELFRELIANCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2332 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO IL 60622 |
| Phone | 7733287585 |
| Form and materials | LETTER REQUESTING ASSISTANCE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE 501(C)3 STATUS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Ukr Cath Eparchy | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $95,000 |
| St Joseph Ukr Cath Church | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $75,000 |
| Selfreliance Association | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $75,000 |
| St Nicholas Cathedral School | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $65,000 |
| Sts Volodymyr and Olha Ukr Cath Church | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $55,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Ukr Cath Church | Palatine, IL | General Expenses | $37,500 |
| Ukrainian Catholic University Found | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $35,200 |
| Amer Ukr Youth Assoc inc Pavlushkov Bran | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $35,000 |
| Amer Ukr Youth Assoc inc Vitovsky Branch | Palatine, IL | General Expenses | $32,500 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Whippany | Whippany, NJ | General Expenses | $30,000 |
| Plast Inc | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| St Andrew Ukr Orth Cathedral | Bloomingdale, IL | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| St Nicholas Ukr Cath Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Ukrainian National Museum | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Conception UC Schools | Warren, MI | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| St Sophia Ukr Orth Church | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| St Volodymyr Ukr Orth Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Holy Trinity Ukr Orth Church | Bensenville, IL | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Hromovytsia Ukr Dance Ensemble | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Plast USO Detroit Branch | West Bloomfield, MI | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine | Orlando, FL | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Ukr Congress Committee of America | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Friends of Ukrainian Bnadurist Chorus | Livonia, MI | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Holy Patronage Ukr Orth Cathedral | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Ukr Cath Church | Hamtramck, MI | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Kyiv Mohyla Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Detroit | Detroit, MI | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Newark | Newark, NJ | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St Josaphat Ukr Cath Church | Warren, MI | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St Mary Protectress Ukr Orth Cath | Southfield, MI | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Ukr Orth Church | Palos Park, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Ukrainian Baptist Church | Berwyn, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Ukrainian Christian Pentecostal Church | Bensenville, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| UYCO Ukrainian Youth Camping Org | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Vyshyvanka School of Dance | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Western Vicariate of the Ukr Orth Kyiv P | Bloomingdale, IL | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Umana Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $8,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel UCC | Hartford, CT | General Expenses | $7,000 |
| Dormition of the Mother of God Ukr Cath | Richmond, IL | General Expenses | $6,000 |
| Assoc of Amer Youth of Ukr Descent | Morton Grove, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Help Razom | Melrose Park, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Nativity BVM UCC | Palos Park, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Perp Help UCC | Dearborn Heights, MI | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Plast USO | Hartford, CT | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Pobratymy Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Prytula Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| St Josaphat Ukr Cath Church | Munster, IN | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| St Josaphat Ukr Cath Church | New Britain, CT | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| St Mary Ukr Orth Church | New Britain, CT | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Ukr Cath Church | Jersey City, NJ | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian American Veterans Inc | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian American Youth Association | Hartford, CT | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian National Home of New Jersey | Jersey City, NJ | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Public Organization Orange Wav | Chicago, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| UN Foundation for Soyuzivka | Kerhonkson, NY | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Help Heroes of Ukraine | Carol Stream, IL | General Expenses | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Amer Veterans Inc Welfare Fund | Westfield, NJ | General Expenses | $2,500 |
| Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford | Stamford, CT | General Expenses | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 77 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,076,700 | 78 |
| 2023 | $888,700 | 63 |
| 2022 | $832,200 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105399
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5423872
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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