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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$250,000
- Grants listed
- 59
- Assets, end of year
- $1,452,624
-
Tax year 2023
$225,000
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $1,399,116
-
Tax year 2022
$235,000
- Grants listed
- 56
- Assets, end of year
- $1,312,726
-
Tax year 2021
$235,000
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $1,467,998
-
Tax year 2020
$230,000
- Grants listed
- 52
- Assets, end of year
- $1,546,891
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Planned ParenthoodChicago, IL
unrestricted
$19,000 -
Better Government AsscChicago, IL
unrestricted
$17,500 -
Chicago Horticultural SocietyGlencoe, IL
Unrestricted
$15,000 -
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL
unrestricted
$12,000 -
Trust for Public LandsSan Fransico, CA
unrestricted
$12,000 -
Conservation InternationalArlington, VA
unrestricted
$10,000 -
Kappa Sigma Scholarship FundCharlottesville, VA
unrestricted
$9,000 -
Tennessee 4HNashville, TN
Williamson County STEM Program
$8,000 -
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY
unrestricted
$7,000 -
Nashville OperaNashville, TN
unrestricted
$6,000 -
American Red CrossChicago, IL
unrestricted
$6,000 -
Learning MattersNashville, TN
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Country Music Hall of FameNashville, TN
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Nashville Shakespeare FestivalNashville, TN
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Evanston Public LibraryEvanston, IL
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Doctors without BordersNew York, NY
unrestricted
$5,000 -
McGaw YMCAEvanston, IL
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Williamson Fire RescueFranklin, TN
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, IL
unrestricted
$5,000 -
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL
unrestricted
$5,000 -
World Wildlife FundWashington, DC
unrestricted
$5,000 -
ACLU FoundationNew York, NY
unrestricted
$4,000 -
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
unrestricted
$3,000 -
Writers TheatreGlencoe, IL
unrestricted
$3,000 -
Glencoe Family ServiceGlencoe, IL
unrestricted
$3,000 -
Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL
unrestricted
$2,500 -
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, IL
unrestricted
$2,500 -
Friends of AnimalsDarien, CT
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Guide Dog FoundationSmithtown, NY
unrestricted
$2,000 -
3500rgBoston, MA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Canine CompanionsAlbany, OH
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Humane Farming AsscSan Rafael, CA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
National Assc on Mental IllinessArlington, VA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Marine Ammal CenterSausalito, CA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
National Disaster Search Dog FndSanta Paula, CA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Rain Forest AllianceNew York, NY
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Save the ChimpsFort Pierce, FL
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Save the RedwoodsSan Francisco, CA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Sexual Assault CenterNashville, TN
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO
unrestricted
$2,000 -
National Council on AgingArlington, VA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
World Central kitchenWashington, DC
unrestricted
$2,000 -
American ForestsWashington, DC
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Conservation FundArlington, VA
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Friends of the Greenbay TrailGlencoe, IL
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Water Keepers AllianceNew York, NY
unrestricted
$2,000 -
Nashville ZooNashville, TN
unrestricted
$1,500 -
Glencoe Historic SocietyGlencoe, IL
unrestricted
$1,500 -
Bundled BlessingsEvanston, IL
unrestricted
$1,500 -
Friends of PetraitsChicago, IL
unrestricted
$1,500 -
Mother 2 MotherNashville, TN
unrestricted
$1,000 -
Planned ParenthoodNashville, TN
unrestricted
$1,000 -
Rotary InternationalEvanston, IL
unrestricted
$1,000 -
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy AsscMilford, CT
unrestricted
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Environment5 grants $31,00032% of the total
- Animals8 grants $15,00015% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $12,00012% of the total
- Education2 grants $8,0008% of the total
- International aid2 grants $7,0007% of the total
- Housing and shelter1 grant $5,0005% of the total
- 6 other causes6 grants $19,00020% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Illinois19 grants $111,000
- Tennessee10 grants $39,500
- Virginia5 grants $25,000
- California6 grants $22,000
- New York7 grants $22,000
- District of Columbia4 grants $16,000
- Connecticut2 grants $2,500
- Arizona1 grant $2,000
- Colorado1 grant $2,000
- Florida1 grant $2,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Carolyn MyszkowskiDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Mark DonnellPresident Hours 5Pay $5,000
- Ann OnderdonkSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
- William DonnellTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
The return
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