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• The Catalyst Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 30-0286950 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $403K Organizations funded 23 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHuman ServicesArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Bayou Charitable Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 76-6079369 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $84K in 2025
  Organizations funded 21 Typical grant $4,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesEducationFaith-BasedHealth

• Herman Forbes Char Tr

  Chicago, IL · EIN 13-6814404 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $382K in 2025
  Organizations funded 19 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationHealthChildren & YouthFaith-Based

• Sarah H Woodruff Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 59-6123443 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $232K Organizations funded 19 Typical grant $7,500 Preselected recipients only
  Animal WelfareEducationFaith-BasedHealth

• The Larsen Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 51-6507234 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $191K Organizations funded 18 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationMental HealthAnimal WelfareChildren & Youth

• Martha Sue Parr Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 41-6519559 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $1.4M in 2025
  Organizations funded 16 Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesArts & CultureChildren & YouthEducation

• Thorne Family Foundation

  Wilmette, IL · EIN 39-1869184 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $68K Organizations funded 15 Typical grant $2,500 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthChildren & YouthDisability Services

• Dean C Zutes Charitable Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 16-6533527 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $402K Organizations funded 14 Typical grant $7,483 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthArts & CultureFaith-Based

• Bacca Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 38-6981808 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.7M Organizations funded 13 Typical grant $35,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureHealthChildren & Youth

• Eugene & Ruth Freedman Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3485581 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $255K Organizations funded 13 Typical grant $8,770 Preselected recipients only
  HealthEducationArts & CultureChildren & Youth

• Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable

  Chicago, IL · EIN 75-6177306 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $160K in 2024
  Organizations funded 12 Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  EducationFaith-Based

• Minnie Parker Charitable Trust Pt 20599 Nect

  Chicago, IL · EIN 13-6025155 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $204K in 2025
  Organizations funded 11 Typical grant $23,500 Describes how to apply
  EducationChildren & YouthFaith-BasedHuman Services

• Violet M Johnson Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 20-0128534 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.8M Organizations funded 10 Typical grant $150,000 Preselected recipients only
  Food AssistanceEducationFaith-BasedHuman Services

• Gary NFP

  Chicago, IL · EIN 27-3930354 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.3M Organizations funded 10 Typical grant $25,000 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureFaith-Based

• The Cole Charitable Trust Ua

  Chicago, IL · EIN 58-6400414 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $265K Organizations funded 10 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationFaith-BasedHealthHuman Services

• Hal and John Smith Family Foundation Inc

  Chicago, IL · EIN 20-5912128 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $428K Organizations funded 9 Typical grant $9,000 Preselected recipients only
  EnvironmentFaith-Based

• Myrtle E and William G Hess Charitable Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 38-2617770 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $393K in 2024
  Organizations funded 9 Typical grant $43,473 Describes how to apply
  HealthFaith-Based

• Cinta Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-7650691 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $46K Organizations funded 9 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesEducationFaith-BasedHealth

• Zoe Blunt Macdonald Trust

  Chicago, IL · EIN 74-6038356 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $8,500 Organizations funded 9 Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesDisability ServicesFaith-Based

• Rose L Findeiss Tr

  Chicago, IL · EIN 31-6057467 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $101K Organizations funded 8 Typical grant $12,669 Preselected recipients only
  EducationFaith-BasedHuman Services