Wilemal Fund
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6098849 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$40.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $70,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters School | Dobbs Ferry, NY | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $852,336 |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $558,786 |
| The Nature Conservancy of North Carolina | Durham, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $500,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera | West Palm Beach, FL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $250,000 |
| Audubon North Carolina | Durham, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $200,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $150,000 |
| Alliance Francaise de Chicago | Chicago, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $122,176 |
| Banner Lake Club | Hobe Sound, FL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Sawtooth School for Visual Arts | Winstonsalem, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Tudor Place | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $100,000 |
| Summit School | Winstonsalem, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $75,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $70,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $50,000 |
| Foster Care Support Foundation | Roswell, GA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $40,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | Arlington, VA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $40,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $35,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | Durham, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $35,000 |
| Four Paws International | Boston, MA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $30,000 |
| Bravo Waukegan | Lake Forest, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Durham, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, VA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Transformer DC | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $25,000 |
| Fulton County Casa | Cuba, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $20,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | Hobe Sound, FL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $15,000 |
| Reynalda House | Winstonsalem, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Winstonsalem, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Washington Winter Show | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $8,000 |
| Bishop Walker School for Boys | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Raices | Chicago, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Charlotte, NC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
| Martha's Table | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $2,500 |
| Church of St Mary | Lake Forest, IL | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $1,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | For the general, scientific or education purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,628,298 | 44 |
| 2023 | $8,161,744 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543089349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6098849
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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