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• Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust

  Oak Park, IL · EIN 59-7229565 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $1.7M in 2024
  Organizations funded 45 Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesFood AssistanceDisability ServicesHealth

• Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust

  Evanston, IL · EIN 36-3620787 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $71K Organizations funded 81 Typical grant $250 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureEnvironmentEducationFaith-Based

• Armin and Esther Hirsch Foundation

  Deerfield, IL · EIN 36-3774078 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $822K in 2025
  Organizations funded 79 Typical grant $4,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesEducationAnimal WelfareArts & Culture

• Walter S Mander Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3961599 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $538K Organizations funded 58 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationCommunity DevelopmentArts & CultureEnvironment

• Cushing Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 46-1636778 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $8.1M Organizations funded 56 Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesHealthEnvironmentFood Assistance

• Haberman Family Foundation

  Highland Park, IL · EIN 36-4003623 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $430K Organizations funded 81 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesArts & CultureFood AssistanceAnimal Welfare

• Francis Beidler III and Prudence R Beidler Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3420629 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $135K in 2024
  Organizations funded 55 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationArts & CultureChildren & YouthHousing

• Master Educational Assistance Foundation

  Oak Park, IL · EIN 36-3542174 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $384K in 2025
  Organizations funded 53 Typical grant $3,500 Describes how to apply
  EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Carylon Julius and Marcie Hemmelstein Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6033583 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $1.3M in 2024
  Organizations funded 69 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationFaith-BasedHealthHuman Services

• Best Walter & Edith Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6857916 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $308K in 2024
  Organizations funded 39 Typical grant $5,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesHealthArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• The Leonard and Joan Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 26-1367670 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $278K Organizations funded 63 Typical grant $2,575 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureHealthEnvironmentEducation

• The Northrop Grumman Foundation

  Falls Church, VA · EIN 95-6095343 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $12.4M in 2024
  Organizations funded 1,284 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
  EducationChildren & YouthHealthHuman Services

• Clune Cares Foundation Inc

  Chicago, IL · EIN 88-4184746 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $859K Organizations funded 136 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesHealthEducationArts & Culture

• Horner Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-6110236 · latest return: tax year 2023

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $730K Organizations funded 85 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHuman ServicesEnvironmentHealth

• AbbVie Foundation

  North Chicago, IL · EIN 46-0827839 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $47.1M Organizations funded 65 Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
  HealthEducationHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

• James and Catherine Denny Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-7067862 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.4M Organizations funded 40 Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureCommunity DevelopmentDisability Services

• Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc

  Hartland, WI · EIN 83-4706547 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $137K Organizations funded 95 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesFood AssistanceAnimal WelfareChildren & Youth

• Carol Lavin Bernick Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4134174 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $451K Organizations funded 56 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHuman ServicesHealthCommunity Development

• Mary Lou Downs Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3797797 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $300K Organizations funded 42 Typical grant $4,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesHealthAnimal WelfareChildren & Youth

• Sjostrom & Sons Foundation Inc

  Rockford, IL · EIN 36-3225935 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $46K in 2024
  Organizations funded 35 Typical grant $1,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationHealthArts & CultureHuman Services