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• The Etnyre Foundation

  Oregon, IL · EIN 83-1991163 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $194K in 2024
  Organizations funded 40 Typical grant $4,770 Describes how to apply
  Arts & CultureAnimal WelfareYouth SportsChildren & Youth

• The Lawlor Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3620712 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $113K Organizations funded 37 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationChildren & YouthHuman ServicesArts & Culture

• Drw Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 20-1734765 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $3.2M Organizations funded 36 Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHuman ServicesChildren & YouthArts & Culture

• Full Circle Foundation

  Richmond, IL · EIN 36-4265265 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $2.1M in 2025
  Organizations funded 31 Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
  HomelessnessHuman ServicesChildren & YouthEducation

• Shade Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 27-2914052 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $160K Organizations funded 31 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesEducationArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Custom Cares Charities

  Northlake, IL · EIN 20-4566740 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $87K Organizations funded 31 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only
  HealthCommunity DevelopmentEducationHuman Services

• Reed Family Foundation Inc

  Lake Geneva, WI · EIN 26-1247721 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $3.7M Organizations funded 239 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only
  EducationEnvironmentArts & CultureHealth

• Ceres Foundation

  Northfield, IL · EIN 36-3735653 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $593K Organizations funded 106 Typical grant $3,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHuman ServicesEnvironmentArts & Culture

• Ernest Wentcher Educational Fund

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4170236 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $3M in 2024
  Organizations funded 96 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationCommunity DevelopmentYouth Sports

• Webb Foundation

  Winthrop Harbor, IL · EIN 23-7028768 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $318K in 2025
  Organizations funded 47 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesFood AssistanceChildren & YouthEducation

• The Polsky Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 65-1164639 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $7.8M Organizations funded 39 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Doug and Diane Oberhelman Family Foundation

  Edwards, IL · EIN 46-1490164 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.6M Organizations funded 34 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  Children & YouthHealthEducationArts & Culture

• Benjamin J Rosenthal Foundation

  Deerfield, IL · EIN 36-2523643 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $298K Organizations funded 61 Typical grant $3,000 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureAnimal WelfareHuman ServicesEducation

• Joseph and Helen Komarek Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4294704 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $62K Organizations funded 35 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  Children & YouthHealthEducationHuman Services

• Jack & Sandra Guthman Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3501517 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $33K Organizations funded 27 Typical grant $500 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureChildren & YouthCommunity DevelopmentEducation

• The Northside Community Bank Charitable Foundation

  Gurnee, IL · EIN 20-0752173 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $21K Organizations funded 26 Typical grant $650 Preselected recipients only
  Food AssistanceEducationHomelessnessChildren & Youth

• Hoffer Foundation

  South Elgin, IL · EIN 36-6160991 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $478K in 2024
  Organizations funded 25 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationChildren & YouthDisability ServicesFood Assistance

• Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation

  Deerfield, IL · EIN 36-3927187 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $300K in 2024
  Organizations funded 58 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
  Faith-BasedHealthEducationChildren & Youth

• Grant W Brissman & Virginia M Brissman Foundation NFP

  Bettendorf, IA · EIN 27-3600590 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $186K in 2025
  Organizations funded 38 Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
  Children & YouthEducationHealthArts & Culture

• The William and Mary Davis Foundation

  Wheaton, IL · EIN 20-5937655 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $192K in 2024
  Organizations funded 33 Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
  Arts & CultureEducationChildren & YouthCommunity Development