The Yankee Springer Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-4265296 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$99K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$360
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
From the return
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
64% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $38,875 |
| Amachi | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| Employee Connections | Waukegan, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Makom Solel Lakeside | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $2,980 |
| Wolocott College Prep | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,591 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $2,105 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Great Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Council on Urban Affairs | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $360 |
| Amigos de Costa Rica | West Chester, PA | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Care USA | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Off Ramp | Spartanburg, SC | Unrestricted | $240 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Blueprint | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $180 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $160 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tuscon, AZ | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $100 |
| National Organization for Women | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Tualatin Riverkeepers | Tualatin, OR | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Usf Kusf | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Xrayfm | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $80 |
| Bike Index | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Blanchett House Give Guide | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Columbia River Keepers | Hood River, OR | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Ethos | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Human Access Project | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $30 |
| Forest Park Conservancy | Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,776 | 39 |
| 2024 | $101,623 | 47 |
| 2023 | $96,330 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103766
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4265296
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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