The Soderquist Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOak Park, Illinois · EIN 73-1621266 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
61% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlawn Youth Network | Bellwood, IL | Charitable - urban youth ministries | $180,000 |
| Dickson Valley Camp | Newark, IL | Charitable - youth camping | $100,000 |
| Pursue Scholars | Chicago, IL | Charitable - urban education scholarships | $100,000 |
| Ezekiel Rain | Siloam Springs, AR | Charitable - anti-human trafficking services | $90,000 |
| Potters House Association International | Pewaukee, WI | Charitable - urban poor services | $90,000 |
| Christianity Today | Wheaton, IL | Charitable - media-black church associate editor position | $75,000 |
| Love Justice International | Lincoln, NE | Charitable - anti-human trafficking services | $65,000 |
| Goddess | Chicago, IL | Charitable - urban youth education | $50,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Charitable - education | $50,000 |
| Iafr (International Association for Refugees Canada) | Wheaton, IL | Charitable - refugee ministry/services | $36,500 |
| Teach Beyond | Downers Grove, IL | Charitable - education services | $35,000 |
| Cross Timbers Church | Argyle, TX | Charitable | $31,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship | Nampa, ID | Charitable - church missions aviation services | $25,000 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Charitable - education | $20,000 |
| Walther Christian Academy | Melrose Park, IL | Charitable - secondary education | $20,000 |
| Grip Outreach for Youth | Chicago, IL | Charitable - urban youth education | $18,000 |
| One Collective | Elgin, IL | Charitable - urban church ministries | $18,000 |
| West African Christian Ministries | Valparaiso, IN | Charitable - education services | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Great Commission | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable - church networking | $12,000 |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, IL | Charitable - youth ministries/education | $12,000 |
| Harvest Christian Academy | Keller, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Operation Mobilization USA | Tyrone, GA | Charitable - church missions programs | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ International | Englewood, CO | Charitable - youth ministries | $8,000 |
| Calvary Family of Churches | Littleton, CO | Charitable - church missions program | $6,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Charitable - urban youth programs | $6,000 |
| Global Partners | Fishers, IN | Charitable - church missions programs | $6,000 |
| Cmml | Spring Lake, NJ | Charitable - church missions programs | $5,000 |
| Commission to Every Nation | Kerrville, TX | Charitable - refugee ministry | $5,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland | Chicago, IL | Charitable - urban poor services | $5,000 |
| Seed Company | Arlington, TX | Charitable - bible translation | $5,000 |
| Street Psalms | Tacoma, WA | Charitable - urban poor services | $5,000 |
| Generation to Generation Network (G2g) | Gilbert, AZ | Charitable - youth services | $4,000 |
| Fishhook International | Lexington, KY | Charitable - church missions programs | $2,000 |
| New Generations | Los Altos, CA | Charitable - urban poor services | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,121,500 | 34 |
| 2023 | $1,377,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542629349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1621266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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