Trillium Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4184470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$82K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$605K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Urban Gateways | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Family Focus Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $9,000 |
| Fenix Health Center Inc | Highland, IL | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Rotary Club of Highland Parkhighwood | Highland Park, IL | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Highland Park Community Nursery School | Highland Park, IL | General operting purposes | $7,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assoc | Highland Park, IL | General operating services | $5,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | General operating services | $5,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | Highland Paek, IL | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | Chicago, IL | Gereral operating services | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Senior Center | Highland Park, IL | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $78,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601429349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4184470
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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