Tully Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4156972 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University | Cleveland, OH | Education | $100,000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks Charities | Chicago, IL | Philanthropic | $50,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | To support the hospital | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Golf, IL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | Religious | $16,000 |
| Irish Fellowship Educational Fund | Chicago, IL | Education | $11,000 |
| Woman's Board of Northwestern Hospi | Chicago, IL | Medical | $10,500 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Depaul College of Law | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| St Chrysostom's Day School | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society | Chicago, IL | Religious | $10,000 |
| Providence St Mel High School | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Albert LA, MN | Medical research' | $10,000 |
| Depaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | Promote quality religious education | $10,000 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Fund | Alexandria, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| Warrior Scholar Project | Washington, DC | Support returning veterans through education | $10,000 |
| Clayco Foundation | Chicago, IL | Provide education assistance | $10,000 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | Chicago, IL | To promote quality education for young women | $10,000 |
| Old St Patrick's Church | Chicago, IL | Church | $6,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Fight poverty | $5,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | Chicago, IL | Medical | $5,000 |
| Dominican University | River Forest, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Chicago, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Irish American Heritage Center | Chicago, IL | Preservation and education of irish culture | $5,000 |
| Lavin Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support healthcare & education | $5,000 |
| Teaching Tolerance-Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Promote tolerance andunderstanding | $3,000 |
| Rancho Mirage High School | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support local school | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Family | $1,000 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | Chicago, IL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame College Prep | Niles, IL | Education and scholarships | $1,000 |
| Haymarket Center | Chicago, IL | Promote family health & wellness | $1,000 |
| The Talent Fund-Telefilm Canada | Montreal, CA | Support the arts | $1,000 |
| Reserve Employee Scholarship Fund | Palm Desert, CA | Fund educational scholarship | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club | Chicago, IL | To provide family support for cancer patients | $1,000 |
| 100 Club | Chicago, IL | Raising hope awards | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Support childrens health | $1,000 |
| Philip J Rock Center School Foundat | Chicago, IL | To support educational resources | $1,000 |
| Chicago Fire Department Foundation | Chicago, IL | To prevent and respond to fires, medical emergencies | $1,000 |
| Standing Tall Charitable Foundation | Park Ridge, IL | To serve homeless, underserved children | $1,000 |
| Lake Geneva Country Club Foundation | Burlington, WI | To provide scholarships and financial support | $1,000 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc | Fontana, WI | To protect and restore the land and waterways | $500 |
| Geneva Lake Association | Lake Geneva, WI | Family | $200 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($92,450). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560,650 | 56 |
| 2023 | $706,500 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503249349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4156972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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