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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-2488355

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 78 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Serena Moy
200 W Madison St Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60606
(847) 330-1023
Form and materials
Applications are only accepted through the online grant program. The application procedures can be found on our website: blowitzridgeway.org.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted any time
Restrictions
Grants will be made to organizations in the City of Chicago and the six collar counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will).

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,095,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $24,938,814
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,084,500

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $23,651,528
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,045,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $20,372,256
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,049,150

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $19,742,479
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,048,200

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $24,086,938
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,050,182

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $21,332,752

Grants paid in 2024

78 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Community HealthChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of this free health care center which provides uninsured and low-income individuals in Chicago with primary, dental, specialty care, medication, mental health, and lab services, as well as health education, Telehealth, etc.

    $20,000
  2. Connections for Abused Women and their ChildrenWheaton, IL

    For General Operating Support. CAWC's comprehensive domestic violence services include crisis intervention, shelter, safety planning/assessment, legal and medical advocacy, individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic violence in Chicago.

    $20,000
  3. Franciscan Outreach AssociationChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, case management, meals, financial assistance, access to health care, etc. for individuals who are homeless in Chicago, shelters in the west side and Pilsen.

    $20,000
  4. Heartland Alliance InternationalChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of the Kovler Center, which provide critical trauma-informed services to individuals, unaccompanied children, and families affected by forced migration, now residing in Chicago and surrounding Cook County suburbs.

    $20,000
  5. KAN-WIN (Korean American Women in Need)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. KAN-WIN serves Asian American domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Chicago and suburbs. Programs include multi-lingual crisis hotline, legal clinic, advocacy, transitional housing, emergency hotel stay, etc.

    $20,000
  6. South Suburban PADSOak Park, IL

    For General Operating Support. Programs and Services include Prevention (emergency funds), Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Supportive Services for homeless individuals/families in south suburban Cook.

    $20,000
  7. Deborah's PlaceChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Deborah's Place provides housing and comprehensive supportive services to chronically homeless women in Chicago. Services include Interim/Permanent Supportive Housing, comprehensive support services, case management, etc.

    $17,500
  8. Alexian Brothers Housing & Health AllianceChicago, IL

    For Bonaventure House, a transitional housing program for formerly homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. Program provides therapeutic/supportive services such as case management, recovery services, etc.

    $15,000
  9. Apna Ghar Inc (Our Home)Homewood, IL

    For General Operating Support. Apna Ghar provides comprehensive culturally competent services, outreach and advocacy services to immigrant and non-immigrant women experiencing domestic violence and other gender violence in Chicago.

    $15,000
  10. Beds Plus CareChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Beds provides housing and stabilization services to individuals and families in Southwest Suburban Cook County who are homeless. Programs and services include prevention, housing for families, street outreach, etc.

    $15,000
  11. Brave Space AllianceChicago, IL

    For Health Programming. BSA currently offers onsite HIV/STI testing along with medical referrals for a variety of care, linkage to PrEP (HIV prevention medication), and educational materials as well as early intervention/prevention, treatment, support.

    $15,000
  12. Bridge CommunitiesGlen Ellyn, IL

    For General Operating Support. Bridge Communities' programs aim to transition homeless families in DuPage County to self -sufficiency byworking with partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services.

    $15,000
  13. Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. ChicagoCAC provides child survivors of sexual abuse in Chicago with comprehensive services 24/7 year-round. Services include Advocacy and Investigative Services, Clinical Services, and Education, Outreach and Prevention.

    $15,000
  14. Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, IL

    For the Youth Futures Legal Clinic, which provides legal aid and representation to students and youth experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Services include assistance with accessing public benefits, identification documents, legal needs and more.

    $15,000
  15. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    Immigrant Funders Collaborative

    $15,000
  16. Chinese American Service LeagueChicago, IL

    For Behavioral Health and Clinical Services Program, which offers uninsured individuals and families in Chicago's Armour Square, Bridgeport area with mental health screening and assessment, individual, couples and/or family counseling and intervention.

    $15,000
  17. Christian Outreach of LutheransCarol Stream, IL

    For the Family Housing Program, a transitional housing program for homeless families with children in Lake County. Families must demonstrate the potential to obtain permanent housing in 12-18 months by adhering to a structured plan with specific goals.

    $15,000
  18. Facing Forward (formerly Interfaith Council for the Homeless)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. They provide individuals and families in Chicago with Permanent Supportive Housing, clinical case management, supportive services (e.g. health care, life skills training), housing location, education and advocacy.

    $15,000
  19. Family Health Partnership ClinicChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. FHPC provides a medical home for the uninsured in McHenry County. They provide primary care, lab tests, pharmacy, dental, mental health therapy, case management services and onsite medical care at 2 area homeless shelters.

    $15,000
  20. Family RescueChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of comprehensive services for domestic violence survivors and their children in Chicago's south side. Services include crisis intervention, supportive housing, individual and group counseling, financial literacy, etc.

    $15,000
  21. Home of the SparrowLemont, IL

    For General Operating Support. HOS provides women and their children who are homelessness in McHenry County with shelter, transitional housing, counseling, specialized case management, and employment assistance.

    $15,000
  22. Housing Forward (formerly West Suburban PADS)Evanston, IL

    For General Operating. They provide people experiencing homelessness in west suburban Cook with emergency shelter, interim housing, permanent housing, rapid rehousing, medical/legal clinics, case management, employment readiness, and medical respite.

    $15,000
  23. Howard Brown Health CenterChicago, IL

    For Broadway Youth Center, a drop-in center for LGBTQ and unstably housed youth in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, with services in the south side. They provides comprehensive low barrier medical care, behavioral health services, resource advocacy etc.

    $15,000
  24. Ignite (formerly Teen Living Programs)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Ignite provides homeless youth, age 14-24, in Bronzeville neighborhood with comprehensive services, such as emergency & transitional housing, Street/Community Outreach, case management,employment support, aftercare, etc.

    $15,000
  25. Infant Welfare Society of ChicagoPalatine, IL

    For General Operating Support of the Angel Harvey Family Clinic, which provides medical, dental, optometry, therapeutic, and behavioral health services, and child development for low-income, uninsured families in Chicago.

    $15,000
  26. IWS Children's ClinicEvanston, IL

    For General Operating Support. The Clinic is a pediatric health clinic & medical home, providing medical, dental, behavioral health services and social support services for children in the west side of Chicago, or near western Cook/DuPage County.

    $15,000
  27. Journeys-The Road HomeChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support to provide shelter, social services and affordable housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in north/northwest suburban Cook County. Supportive services include Emergency Shelter, Interim Housing, etc.

    $15,000
  28. La Casa NorteChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. LCN serves youth and families facing homelessness in Chicago's west and southwest communities. Services include emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, counseling, etc.

    $15,000
  29. Lake County HavenChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Lake County Haven provides women and their children who are homeless with shelter, transitional housing, counseling, mental health support, access to medical care, life-skills training, and more.

    $15,000
  30. Law Center for Better Housing (formerly Lawyers Committee for Better HousinChicago, IL

    Tenant Supportive Services

    $15,000
  31. Lazarus HouseChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Lazarus House provides emergency shelter, and transitional living for homeless individuals/families in Kane County. Services include case management, food, education/employment coaching, linkages to medical/dental. etc.

    $15,000
  32. Margaret's Village (Formerly Institute of Women Today)Park Ridge, IL

    For General Operating Support. The agency operates Maria's Shelter, a 50-bed interim shelter for women/children; Believe is a 50-bed interim facility for families in South Chicago; and Vincennes Senior Center for low-income seniors in Englewood.

    $15,000
  33. Mobile CARE FoundationAurora, IL

    For General Operating Support. Mobile Care provides no-cost medical/preventative care, education, and support to low-income children and families within their neighborhoods aboard mobile medical clinics. Vans are retrofitted to provide care.

    $15,000
  34. Mutual GroundWheaton, IL

    For General Operating Support. Mutual Ground is the only service provider of domestic and sexual violence services in Aurora and Kane County. Services include emergency shelter, counseling, 24-hour crisis hotline, hospital and legal advocacy, etc.

    $15,000
  35. New MomsChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support, serving young mothers and their children in need of housing stability in Chicago and near western suburbs. Programs include housing and support, job training, classroom training, home-based parent coaching, etc.

    $15,000
  36. North Side Housing & Supportive Services (formerly Lakeview Shelter)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Funds will be used towards programs and comprehensive services for individuals facing homelessness in Chicago. Programs include Permanent Supportive Housing, Integrated Health Services, Housing System Navigation, etc.

    $15,000
  37. Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Hunger is often connected to unemployment, homelessness, and mental health, the Pantry provides groceries and social services to Chicago's Lakeview area. Services include, job training and search, access to healthcare etc.

    $15,000
  38. Of Color IncWaukegan, IL

    For General Operating Support. Funds will support job training, skills building and employment placement, and housing placement for homeless individuals, youth, veterans, and individuals with families in Chicago's south side communities.

    $15,000
  39. Primo Center for Women and ChildrenChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. The Center provides housing and services to families who are homeless in Chicago's Austin and Englewood neighborhoods. Services include comprehensive behavioral/mental health treatment which addresses trauma experienced.

    $15,000
  40. Respond NowFlossmoor, IL

    For General Operating Support. They provide health, hunger and housing services to low-income individuals and families in Chicago's South Suburbs. Programs include a food pantry, SNAP outreach, homelessness prevention, housing counseling, etc.

    $15,000
  41. Sarah's CircleAurora, IL

    For General Operating Support of women who are homeless/at-risk of being homeless in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Services include Daytime Support Center, Clinical Services, Interim Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, case management and referrals.

    $15,000
  42. Sarah's InnChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Sarah's Inn provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence in near west suburban Cook County and westside of Chicago. Programs include individual and group counseling, and legal advocacy, etc.

    $15,000
  43. Sargent Shriver National Center On Poverty LawChicago, IL

    For Reaching the Remaining Uninsured & Keeping the Newly Insured in Coverage Project. Funding will help insure the remaining uninsured and keep the newly insured in coverage in IL through trainings, technical assistance, public education and outreach.

    $15,000
  44. Sister HouseForest Park, IL

    For General Operating Support. The residential recovery program serves women who have recently been released from prison, mental health facility or hospital in Chicago's west side. Services include intensive substance abuse treatment, primary health, etc.

    $15,000
  45. Southside Center of Hope (formerly St Martin de Porres House of Hope)Country Club Hills, IL

    For General Operating Support. SSCOH works exclusively as a provider of supportive services to Independence House, a 25-unit Permanent Supportive Housing unit in Chicagos North Lawndale community for chronically unhoused women with disabling conditions.

    $15,000
  46. St Leonard's MinistriesChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of Grace House and St. Leonard's Ministries, which assists formerly incarcerated women and men in Cook County work to improve critical areas of their lives and achieve successful reentry.

    $15,000
  47. Suburban Primary Health Care Council dba Access to CareWestchester, IL

    For General Operating Support. Access to Care enables low-income uninsured individuals, or individuals with high deductibles, in Suburban Cook County and northwest Chicago, to receive basic health care services.

    $15,000
  48. The ArkAntioch, IL

    For The Pharmacy Program, which provides medications for low-income, uninsured, under-insured Chicago residents who experience barriers to health care. Funds would be used to purchase needed medications not available through donations or wholesale.

    $15,000
  49. The HarbourChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of its programs which provide immediate, stable and safe housing to homeless young people and young mothers with children in north and northwest suburban Cook County .Services include emergency shelter, trauma informed, etc.

    $15,000
  50. The Network Advocating Against Domestic ViolenceWaukegan, IL

    For the Housing Advocacy Program, which works to increase the number of housing units available to survivors of domestic violence in the Chicago area. Funds will be used toward support for an attorney and housing assessor.

    $15,000
  51. Turning PointDes Plaines, IL

    For the Emergency Shelter, which provides safe refuge for women and their children fleeing domestic violence in McHenry County. They provide comprehensive services including safety planning, counseling, legal advocacy, parent resources, access to food etc

    $15,000
  52. Will-Grundy Health PartnershipChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support of this free health care clinic which provides comprehensive medical and dental care through volunteer doctors, dentists, and specialty physicians in Will/Grundy Counties. Services include lab tests, medications, etc.

    $15,000
  53. Youth CrossroadsCrystal Lake, IL

    For Comprehensive Counseling Program. The Program provides trauma informed individual/group counseling services in English and Spanish to low-income youth in Cicero, Berwyn, and Lyons in schools and in community settings.

    $15,000
  54. YWCA EvanstonNorth ShoreElgin, IL

    For Bridges, a Long-Term Supportive Housing Program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Evanston/northeast Cook County. Participants staying at the 16-unit building receive supportive services such as individual/group counseling, etc.

    $15,000
  55. Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (formerly LaCASA)Palatine, IL

    For General Operating Support. ZCenter provides comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Lake County. Services include a 24-hour hotline, trauma informed counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention education, etc.

    $15,000
  56. Alternatives IncBolingbrook, IL

    For Behavioral Health Services, which provides comprehensive trauma-informed counseling services in schools and at a community-based center, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention counseling for at-risk youth from low-income families in Chicago.

    $12,500
  57. Mercy Housing LakefrontChicago, IL

    For the Supportive Housing for the Homeless Program, which serves new residents in its Permanent Supportive Housing communities in Chicago. Services include tailored case management, physical and mental health referrals, onsite mental health, etc.

    $12,500
  58. The Center of ConcernCrest Hill, IL

    For the Housing Services, which addresses multiple housing needs of individuals and families in north suburban Cook County. Services include Rapid Rehousing/Transitional Housing Program, case management, emergency rental/mortgage assistance, etc.

    $12,500
  59. Anew Building Beyond Violence & Abuse (formerly South Suburban Family SheltChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Anew provides comprehensive, coordinated services in south suburban Cook County to families experiencing domestic violence. Services include 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling, etc.

    $10,000
  60. Antioch Area Health Accessibility Alliance (AAHAA)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. AAHAA links underserved individuals in need of healthcare with healthcare providers in the rural area of northwest Lake County. Funds will be used for Network Nurse Program.

    $10,000
  61. Chicago Coalition to Save Our Mental Health CentersElgin, IL

    For Conducting Mental Health Needs Assessments for two EMHSP (Expanded Mental Health Services Programs) Areas. The assessments will identify the unmet mental health needs and define services to be provided at the incoming community mental health center.

    $10,000
  62. Children's Research TriangleTinley Park, IL

    For the Evaluation and Treatment Fund which provides medical and psychological evaluations, individual, family and group psychotherapy, and medication management for low-income families in community-based settings in Chicago and Cook County area.

    $10,000
  63. Crisis Center for South SuburbiaChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support to provide safety, hope and services to victims of domestic violence in the south Cook County suburbs through emergency, interim and transitional housing; individual and group counseling; legal and medical advocacy, etc.

    $10,000
  64. HomeWoodstock, IL

    For Intergenerational Housing Program, which provides supportive affordable intergenerational housing for low-income seniors in Chicago. Seniors live in family-like communal living residences with private rooms.

    $10,000
  65. Healthy Schools CampaignChicago, IL

    For Transforming School Health Services, which will expand equitable access to comprehensive, coordinated and sustainable school-based physical and mental health services for low-income children in CPS and surrounding collar counties.

    $10,000
  66. Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL

    For the Housing Program, which provides individuals/families in Chicago who are experiencing homelessness with access to housing/rental support. Program includes transitional, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, intensive case management, etc.

    $10,000
  67. Legal Council for Health Justice (formerly AIDS Legal Council of Chicago)Chicago, IL

    For the Homeless Outreach Program (HOP). HOP provides trauma-informed legal care to individuals who are unhoused/at risk of becoming unhoused in Chicago. The Program works closely with shelters, behavioral health, and medical care providers, and others.

    $10,000
  68. McHenry County PADSPioneer Center for Human ServicesChicago, IL

    For PADS' emergency shelter, day center and supportive services for at-risk and homeless individuals and families in McHenry County. Services include case management, vocational training, life skills training, child care, transportation, etc.

    $10,000
  69. Metropolitan Family ServicesMerrionette Park, IL

    For General Operating Support. FSS provides comprehensive services for survivors of domestic violence in DuPage County. Services include an emergency shelter, trauma informed counseling, case management, court advocacy, outreach, 24/7 hotline, etc.

    $10,000
  70. National Foundation of Dentistry for the HandicappedDenver, IL

    For the Chicago Donated Dental Services Program for Chicago area residents. The Program works with volunteer dentists to provide comprehensive dental care to elderly, disabled/medically fragile who are unable to afford dental treatment.

    $10,000
  71. Northwest Compass (formerly CEDA Northwest Self-Help)Chicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. They provide stabilization, Housing, and Empowerment programs to underserved low/ moderate income populations in the NW Suburban Cook County who are experiencing housing instability, homelessness, and/or food insecurity.

    $10,000
  72. People's Resource CenterElgin, IL

    For the Social Services Program, which supports families in DuPage County who are experiencing crises and at risk of homelessness. The Center provides direct financial assistance such as rent, security deposits.

    $10,000
  73. Port MinistriesWheaton, IL

    For the Health Clinic which provides access to medical, mental health, and case management of low-income residents in the Back of the Yards neighborhood in Chicago. Funding will help expand/enhance the services such as adding an extra clinic day.

    $10,000
  74. ReVive Center for Housing and Healing (formerly Cathedral Shelter of ChicagChicago, IL

    For General Operating Support. Revive provides homeless individuals in Chicago with housing and supportive services, such as Permanent Supportive Housing, and Housing with Support Services.

    $10,000
  75. The Bridge Youth and Family ServicesPalatine, IL

    For Family Intervention Services for underserved/under-resourced young people and families within suburban Chicago/Cook County. Services include evaluation and treatment plan, group therapy, parenting support and coaching, and community seminars, etc.

    $10,000
  76. Transitional Living Services dba TLS VeteransChicago, IL

    For the New Horizons Program which provides Veterans in McHenry County who are homeless with housing services including a 20-bed transitional housing shelter, counseling, case management, employment assistance, housing assistance and food assistance.

    $10,000
  77. United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater ChicagoPark Ridge, IL

    For the Oral Health Care Program for Low-Income Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Adult Residential Services in the west suburbs of Chicago. The Program includes exams, cleanings, x-rays, filings, extractions, crowns, etc.

    $10,000
  78. Youth & Opportunity United (formerly Youth Organizations Umbrella)Woodstock, IL

    For Mental Health Counseling Services, which provides low-income youth, ages 8-22, in Evanston/Skokie with school-based year-round therapeutic and preventative services. Services include trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, family, counseling, etc.

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $65,00028% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter4 grants $62,50027% of the total
  3. Civil rights1 grant $20,0009% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $40,00017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois78 grants $1,095,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Sandra Swantek MDPresident Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Pierre LeBretonVice President - End 7/2025 Hours 4Pay $3,750
  • Esther NievesVice President Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Jennifer ArwadeTrustee Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Rebekah Azar RashidfarokhiSecretary Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Serena MoyExecutive Director Hours 40Pay $128,825
  • Ponda BarnesTrustee Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Angel BeltranTreasurer Hours 4Pay $5,000
  • Elizabeth L CarterTrustee Hours 4Pay $5,000

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