WAG Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 20-5985194 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$200K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $4,500 |
| Greater Boston Foodbank | Boston, MA | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Community Partners - Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | Social Justice | $2,000 |
| Chicago Intl Puppet Theater Festival | Chicago, IL | Arts | $2,000 |
| Lyte Collective | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $2,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $1,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | Highland Park, IL | Social Justice | $1,000 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | Highland Park, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Forging Opp for Refugees in America | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| Highwood Library and Comunity Center | Highwood, IL | Social Services | $1,000 |
| The Simple Good | Chicago, IL | Social Services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,750 | 13 |
| 2024 | $25,750 | 16 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611539349100131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5985194
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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