The Witz Family Foundation
Historical FunderOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 36-6047700 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,080.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE WITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 Commerce Drive Suite 110, Oak Brook IL 60523 |
| Phone | 8476771600 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FROM SOLICITING ORGANIZATION IS SUFFICIENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
34% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Well Resource Center NFP | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| United States Ski Team Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Orchard Village | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| HCS Family Services | Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Lorenzo's house | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,080 |
| Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Serbian American Medical Association SAMA INC | Potomac, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hinsdale Hospital Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Marine Raider Foundation | fishers, IN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Robert A Reaumond Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| JDRF International | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Chicago Academy of Sciences | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| United Community Concerns Association | Elmhurst, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Little Hereoes League | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Green Halo Foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| brooks strong foundation | Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $1,700 |
| Love Enough 4 U Foundation | Chesterfield, MO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,033 |
| Philip J Rock Center & School Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Association | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pat Mac's Pack Inc | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| AXYS Association for X and Y Chromosome Variations | Apison, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | Glenolden, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Chicagoland Electric Association Education Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,313 | 29 |
| 2024 | $172,260 | 28 |
| 2023 | $150,638 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349102377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6047700
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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