The Valerye H McCarthy Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 81-3514407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$526K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Maureen J Kelly |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago IL 60602 |
| Phone | 3122368386 |
| maureenjkelly3kellyslaw.com | |
| Form and materials | Request letter describing program to be funded, 501 c 3 status, Financial Statement, List of Directors |
| Deadlines | Requests accepted during the first three qrts., reviewed during fourth qrt., awarded in December |
| Restrictions | See attached Mission Statement |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard & Evanston Community Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the PoorSt Marys Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Nph USA | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of the BVM | Dubuque, IA | Charitable | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104493
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3514407
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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