Wohlers Family Foundation the Northern Trust
Historical FunderPo Box Chica, Illinois · EIN 26-0530001 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $150,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NATALIE MALIK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1751, ZEPHYR COVE NV 89448 |
| Phone | 6179210147 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Residential improvements | $260,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Chicago, IL | Birth-To-Three program | $210,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Northern chicago house | $200,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Rochester, MN | Tapestry 2.0 | $200,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | General support | $150,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Special training program | $150,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Animal care | $100,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | National field response | $100,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Research coordinator | $75,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | General support | $70,000 |
| Lssi | De Plaines, IL | Elevator repair | $56,874 |
| Prentice Women's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Venue go ultrasound system | $54,711 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | The law project | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Replacement fire pump | $50,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Designated to the sanctuary | $50,000 |
| Unlocking the Bible (Open the Bible) | Barrington, IL | Evangelism outreach | $35,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs | Hopewell Junction, NY | Austism service dog | $30,000 |
| Face Autism | E Ellenton, FL | Dance lessons | $30,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Purchase of dump truck | $25,000 |
| Adaptive Adventures | Westminster, CO | General support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,911,585 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,707,300 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349102001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0530001
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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