Thing 1 2 3 Foundation
Invitation OnlyElmhurst, Illinois · EIN 36-4284264 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$257K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Harvest | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry | Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| St James Faith Lab | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $15,796 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Nourishing Hope Food Pantry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Fb of Oc | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Exodus World Services | Park Ridge, IL | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Girl Scouts of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Care for Friends | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gay and Lesbian Center of Oc | Santa Ana, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trans Youth Equality Foundation | Orono, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cardz for Kidz | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Every Mom Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Save Our Youth | E Costa Mesa, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Chicago Lights | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital U of C | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Culinary Care | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Easterncentral Nc | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kaleidoscope Youth Center | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Literacy Project | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newport Harbor Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,796 | 26 |
| 2024 | $232,436 | 24 |
| 2023 | $205,884 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349102049
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4284264
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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