Western Philanthropies Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 44-6011936 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$625K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$13.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $150,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport Music | Rockport, MA | General support | $250,000 |
| Bedrock Gardens | Lee, NH | General support | $150,000 |
| Thacher Island Association | Rockport, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry | Gloucester, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Backyard Growers | Gloucester, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | Essex, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservations | North Andover, MA | General support | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $625,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349103488
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6011936
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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