United Airlines Pilots Retirement Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 58-1686601 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $432,673 and $432,673.
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United We Care | Chicago, IL | Grants to families | $2,163,371 |
| Univerisity of North Dakota | Grand Forks, ND | Grants to support mission | $432,673 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | Grants to support mission | $432,673 |
| Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | Grants to support mission | $432,673 |
| Embry-Riddle University | Daytona Beach, FL | Grants to support mission | $432,673 |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, IL | Grants to support mission | $432,673 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,338,736 | 7 |
| 2023 | $230,072 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521359349102907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1686601
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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