Van Wyk Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 85-3974978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$908K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$16,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul City Church | Chicago, IL | General use | $650,000 |
| Southside Occupational Academy | Chicago, IL | General use | $20,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | General use | $16,000 |
| Lincoln High School | Des Moines, IA | General use | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($220,863). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $907,863 | 6 |
| 2024 | $395,993 | 6 |
| 2023 | $234,779 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620719349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3974978
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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