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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-3519496

CMB Foundation

A private foundation in Mettawa, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 78 grants and $302,575 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 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

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

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $302,575

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $3,075,593

  • Tax year 2024

    $271,800

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $3,094,859

  • Tax year 2023

    $208,563

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $3,211,420

  • Tax year 2022

    $242,990

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $3,171,528

  • Tax year 2021

    $264,760

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $3,517,544

  • Tax year 2020

    $200,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $3,465,266

  • Tax year 2019

    $184,250

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $3,486,321

  • Tax year 2018

    $223,018

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $3,522,307

Grants paid in 2025

78 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Educational

    $30,000
  2. Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FL

    Conservation

    $30,000
  3. Atlantic Salmon FederationChamcook, Canada

    Conservation

    $25,000
  4. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationChicago, IL

    Medical Research

    $20,000
  5. Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL

    Educational

    $20,000
  6. 1000 Friends of FloridaTallahassee, FL

    Florida Conservation

    $10,000
  7. Cleveland Clinic Martin South HospitalStuart, FL

    Health

    $10,000
  8. Ely Chapman Educational FoundationMarietta, OH

    Educational

    $10,000
  9. Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VA

    Support for Veterans

    $10,000
  10. Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationDundee, IL

    Conservation

    $7,500
  11. Church of the Holy SpiritLake Forest, IL

    Humanitarian and Religious

    $6,430
  12. Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Educational

    $6,000
  13. Jupiter Island Medical ClinicHobe Sound, FL

    Medical

    $6,000
  14. Yale Alumni FundNew Haven, CT

    Educational

    $5,500
  15. Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyWoodbridge, VA

    Ocean Conservation

    $5,000
  16. Teach For AmericaNew York, NY

    Educational

    $5,000
  17. Tisch MS Research Center of NYNew York, NY

    Medical

    $5,000
  18. Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CT

    Educational

    $5,000
  19. Conservation FundArlington, VA

    Conservation

    $5,000
  20. Bonefish and Tarpon TrustKey Largo, FL

    Conservation

    $5,000
  21. Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FL

    Humanitarian and Religious

    $4,200
  22. United States Golf AssociationFar Hills, NJ

    Civic

    $3,500
  23. Buckley InstituteNew Haven, CT

    Education

    $3,500
  24. The Women's Board of Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL

    Medical

    $2,800
  25. Natural Resources Defence CouncilNew York, NY

    Conservation

    $2,500
  26. Lake Forest CemeteryLake Forest, IL

    Historic Cemetery

    $2,500
  27. Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FL

    Medical

    $2,500
  28. Evans Scholars FoundationGolf, IL

    Education

    $2,500
  29. Golden Apple Award EWAChicago, IL

    Education

    $2,500
  30. Hobe Sound Community ChestHobe Sound, FL

    Humanitarian Aid

    $2,500
  31. Town Employees Christmas FundTown of Jupiter IslandHobe Sound, FL

    Civic

    $2,000
  32. Chicago Botanic GardensGlencoe, IL

    Conservation

    $2,000
  33. Guardians of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FL

    Florida Conservation

    $2,000
  34. WTTW 11Chicago, IL

    Civic

    $1,500
  35. Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN

    Conservation

    $1,045
  36. Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)Fort Pierce, FL

    Ocean Conservation

    $1,000
  37. Old Elm Scholarship FoundationHighland Park, IL

    Educational

    $1,000
  38. Orphans of the Storm Animal ShelterDeerfield, IL

    Animal Welfare

    $1,000
  39. PAWS - ChicagoChicago, IL

    Humanitarian

    $1,000
  40. Noah's Rest IncZion, IL

    Animal Shelter

    $1,000
  41. MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX

    Medical

    $1,000
  42. National Audubon SocietyNew York, NY

    Conservation

    $1,000
  43. Nature Conservancy of FloridaMaitland, FL

    Educational

    $1,000
  44. New Haven Lawn Club Preservation TrustNew Haven, CT

    Historical Society

    $1,000
  45. Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FL

    Jupiter Island Conservation

    $1,000
  46. South Florida PBSWest Palm Beach, FL

    Civic

    $1,000
  47. Squash HavenNew Haven, CT

    Educational

    $1,000
  48. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Conservation

    $1,000
  49. Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT

    Animal rescue and protection

    $1,000
  50. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Toys for Needy and Impoverished Children

    $1,000
  51. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Medical Services and Research

    $1,000
  52. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Medical

    $1,000
  53. United Way of Martin CountyStuart, FL

    Community Development

    $1,000
  54. Loaves & Fishes of Hobe SoundHobe Sound, FL

    Humanitarian Aid

    $1,000
  55. Columbia University Business SchoolNew York, NY

    Educational

    $1,000
  56. Elawa Farm FoundationLake Forest, IL

    Conservation

    $1,000
  57. Busch Wildlife SanctuaryJupiter, FL

    Wildlife Care and Public Awareness

    $1,000
  58. African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC

    Conservation

    $1,000
  59. Anti Cruelty SocietyChicago, IL

    Animal Welfare

    $1,000
  60. Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE

    Environmental Protection and Conservation

    $1,000
  61. Boys and Girls Club of Martin CountyHobe Sound, FL

    Humanitarian and Educational

    $1,000
  62. Jupiter Island Garden ClubHobe Sound, FL

    Environmental Protection & Beautification

    $1,000
  63. Lake Forest Country Day SchoolLake Forest, IL

    Educational

    $1,000
  64. Lake Forest Lake Bluff Historical SocietyLake Forest, IL

    Civic

    $1,000
  65. Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA)Lake Forest, IL

    Conservation

    $1,000
  66. Lake Forest Preservation FoundationLake Forest, IL

    Civic Preservation

    $1,000
  67. Fifty Vanderbilt Avenue Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Education

    $1,000
  68. Galapagos ConservancyWashington, DC

    Conservation

    $1,000
  69. Gorton Community CenterLake Forest, IL

    Civic

    $1,000
  70. Guides Trust FoundationIslamorada, FL

    Conservation

    $1,000
  71. Hobe Sound Early Learning CenterHobe Sound, FL

    Education

    $1,000
  72. The 1916 Redan FoundationLake Bluff, IL

    Educational

    $500
  73. SPCA InternationalNew York, NY

    Animal rescue

    $500
  74. Banner Lake Club IncHobe Sound, FL

    Youth Development

    $500
  75. Hobe Sound Nature CenterHobe Sound, FL

    Jupiter Island Conservation

    $500
  76. Natives Helping NativesRiverside, CA

    Jupiter Island Conservation

    $250
  77. Jupiter Island Historical SocietyHobe Sound, FL

    Arts & Education

    $250
  78. National Association of Collegiate Directors of AthleticsWestlake, OH

    Support and Fundraising for Collegiate Athletics

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment8 grants $50,50037% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $40,00029% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $13,25010% of the total
  4. Animals8 grants $11,5008% of the total
  5. Health3 grants $8,0006% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $4,5003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes7 grants $8,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois25 grants $120,230
  2. Florida24 grants $86,450
  3. Virginia4 grants $17,000
  4. Connecticut5 grants $16,000
  5. New York7 grants $12,000
  6. Ohio2 grants $10,100
  7. California2 grants $5,250
  8. New Jersey1 grant $3,500
  9. Tennessee2 grants $2,045
  10. District of Columbia2 grants $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Charles M BrennanTrustee Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary BrennanTrustee Hours 1Pay $0

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