The Van Dam Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 38-3328175 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$350K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline Theatre | Chicago, IL | General fund | $226,349 |
| Fourth Church | Chicago, IL | General fund | $40,804 |
| Landmarks Illinois | Chicago, IL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Palatine, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,510 |
| Ccds | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lpzoo | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Wbez Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Historic Preservation Fund of the Fortnightly | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Breakthrough T1d | New York City, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Cradle | Evanston, IL | General fund | $518 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,181 | 15 |
| 2023 | $233,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3328175
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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