Vail Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3441436 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General operating fund, setting the stage | $30,000 |
| Geneva Foundation | Evanston, IL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | General operations | $7,500 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | General operations | $5,000 |
| Northfield Mt Herman School | Gill, MA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Winnetka Community House | Winnetka, IL | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | General operations | $4,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Woodstock, IL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Martha Graham Dance Company | New York, NY | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | Winnetka, IL | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Phillips Academy Andover | Andover, MA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Food pantries and the ellie helm foundation | $2,000 |
| Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Glen View Club Scholarship Foundation | Golf, IL | General operating fund | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Kress Pavilion | Egg Harbor, WI | General operations | $1,000 |
| New Trier Township - Angel Fund | Winnetka, IL | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $500 |
| Egg Harbor Firefighters | Sturgeon Bay, WI | General operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $57,450 | 19 |
| 2023 | $59,250 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103926
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3441436
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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