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• Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation

  Glenview, IL · EIN 36-6065830 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.8M Organizations funded 165 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesFaith-BasedHealthDisability Services

• Frechette Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 31-1530248 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $7.7M Organizations funded 83 Typical grant $40,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesEducationHousingChildren & Youth

• Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation

  Homer Glen, IL · EIN 20-4521801 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $1.4M in 2025
  Organizations funded 52 Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
  Human ServicesChildren & YouthArts & CultureEducation

• Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-3458779 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.3M Organizations funded 62 Typical grant $10,000 Preselected recipients only
  Arts & CultureHealthHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

• 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

• Madigan Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4155300 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.5M Organizations funded 85 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationEnvironmentArts & CultureChildren & 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

• Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family Foundation

  Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-4154761 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $149K Organizations funded 54 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  Children & YouthArts & CultureAnimal WelfareFood Assistance

• 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

• The Leo J and Roslyn L Krupp Family Foundation

  Northbrook, IL · EIN 36-7254207 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $137K Organizations funded 55 Typical grant $1,200 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureChildren & YouthCommunity Development

• Mansueto Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 27-1895175 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $9.8M Organizations funded 51 Typical grant $50,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationArts & CultureChildren & YouthAnimal Welfare

• Allyn Foundation Incorporated a Delaware Corp

  Naperville, IL · EIN 23-7025589 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $340K Organizations funded 67 Typical grant $5,000 Preselected recipients only
  HealthArts & CultureHuman ServicesChildren & Youth

• Foley Family Foundation

  Chicago, IL · EIN 36-4263312 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $224K Organizations funded 51 Typical grant $1,050 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthArts & CultureHuman Services

• Michelmann Foundation

  Quincy, IL · EIN 37-6032944 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $20K in 2025
  Organizations funded 33 Typical grant $250 Describes how to apply
  Arts & CultureEducationHuman ServicesFood Assistance

• The Robert E Gallagher Charitable Trust

  Glenview, IL · EIN 36-7180671 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $6.8M Organizations funded 65 Typical grant $30,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthArts & CultureHuman Services

• The Kraus Family Foundation

  Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 20-0525110 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $89K Organizations funded 64 Typical grant $250 Preselected recipients only
  HealthHuman ServicesArts & CultureEducation

• Kevin Walsh Family Foundation

  Naperville, IL · EIN 35-7196069 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $655K Organizations funded 49 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  Human ServicesEducationFood AssistanceHomelessness

• The Meyer Charitable Foundation

  Champaign, IL · EIN 36-4152268 · latest return: tax year 2024

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.6M Organizations funded 41 Typical grant $15,000 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthHuman ServicesAnimal Welfare

• The Gerhard & Patricia Weiler Family Foundation

  Harvard, IL · EIN 36-4379492 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $120K Organizations funded 32 Typical grant $2,000 Preselected recipients only
  Animal WelfareHuman ServicesChildren & YouthFood Assistance

• Donald M Ephraim Family Foundation

  Highland Park, IL · EIN 36-3739581 · latest return: tax year 2025

  Invitation Only
  Grants paid $1.2M Organizations funded 57 Typical grant $750 Preselected recipients only
  EducationHealthArts & CultureHuman Services