Wavering Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6940417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$760K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,100
Total assets$18.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $47,300.
From the return
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
91% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Support for organization's mission | $401,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Ft Myers, FL | Support for organization's mission | $130,000 |
| Naples Historical Society | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $86,500 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $47,300 |
| Community School of Naples | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $45,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $20,000 |
| North Shore Country Club Foundation Inc | Glenview, IL | Support for organization's mission | $5,100 |
| Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Northwoods Living Care Foundation | Phelps, WI | Support for organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Youth Haven | Naples, FL | Support for organization's mission | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $759,900 | 12 |
| 2023 | $781,997 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6940417
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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