The Turano Foundation
Historical FunderBerwyn, Illinois · EIN 36-4133403 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LISA M TURANO SOLANO |
|---|---|
| Address | 6501 W ROOSEVELT RD, BERWYN IL 60402 |
| Phone | 7087889220 |
| Form and materials | ON ORGANIZATION'S LETTERHEAD WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED. INCLUDE GOALS, WHO WILL BE SERVED, PROGRAM OR PROJECT LOCATION AND COPY OF IRS 501(C) (3) LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AT DISCRETION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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
8% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $75,500 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Charity | $50,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | LA Grange Park, IL | Education | $35,000 |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Roseland Training Center | Chicago, IL | Charity | $15,000 |
| St John of the Cross Parish Schooll | Western Springs, IL | Education | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House Illinois | Northbrook, IL | Charity | $12,500 |
| Ascension Illinois Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Illinois Restaurant Association Rel | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Morton 201 Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Port Ministries | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $8,500 |
| Columbian Club | Roselle, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation | Dublin, OH | Charity | $5,000 |
| Heart of Portillos Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Italian American Charity | Berwyn, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jane Addams Resouce Corp | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| One Love Global Wellness | Mokena, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Season Hospice | Naperville, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Emily Catholic School | Mount Prospect, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Charity | $4,000 |
| Howard Evanston Community Center | Chicago, IL | Charity | $3,500 |
| Hap Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Charity | $3,000 |
The return also lists 40 grants to individuals ($410,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $747,900 | 65 |
| 2024 | $537,805 | 56 |
| 2023 | $298,444 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349103472
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4133403
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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