The Wristen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCary, Illinois · EIN 20-2271528 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA of McHenry County | Crystal Lake, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| The Orchard Evangelical Free Church | Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Navigators | Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Young Life (Madison WI) | Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cary Grove Food Pantry | Cary, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Safe Families for Children | Chicago, IL | General Support | $4,200 |
| The Salt Company | Ames, IA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Willow Creek Community Church | South Barrington, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Cru | Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Foundry Church | Zeeland, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Orchard Evangelical Free Church | Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Orchard Evangelical Free Church | Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,200 | 14 |
| 2024 | $54,182 | 10 |
| 2023 | $69,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620559349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2271528
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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