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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-4348318

The Rich Foundation

A private foundation in Sugar Grove, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 55 grants and $642,468 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

    $642,468

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $7,028,142

  • Tax year 2024

    $380,983

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $6,938,079

  • Tax year 2023

    $454,747

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $6,576,569

  • Tax year 2022

    $474,307

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $6,458,415

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,951,881

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $7,021,139

  • Tax year 2020

    $194,979

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $9,196,316

  • Tax year 2019

    $637,600

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $9,232,466

  • Tax year 2018

    $673,348

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $9,511,189

Grants paid in 2025

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Giant StepsLisle, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $182,214
  2. Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $111,449
  3. Depaul AthleticsChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $50,000
  4. Rush Copley FoundationAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $30,730
  5. Boy Scouts of AmericaSaint Charles, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $28,500
  6. Big Rock Historical SocietyBig Rock, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $25,000
  7. St Bede AcademyPeru, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $15,750
  8. Compassion FoundationAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  9. Loaves & Fishes CommunityNaperville, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  10. Lpga FoundationDaytona Beach, FL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  11. Lynn Sage Breast Cancer ResearchChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  12. Niu FoundationDekalb, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  13. Shriner KidsChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  14. Sugar Grove Corn Barrel NFPSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  15. US Adaptive Golf AllianceWestmont, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $10,000
  16. Susan G KomenDallas, TX

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $8,575
  17. Special Olympics IllinoisChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $8,000
  18. Cures Within ReachChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $7,500
  19. Sugar Grove Chamber of CommerceSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $6,000
  20. Big Rock Plowing Math AssociationBig Rock, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,600
  21. NwigcsaLemont, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,400
  22. American Brain Tumor AssocChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,000
  23. ClearbrookArlington HTS, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,000
  24. Elmhurst Chamber of CommerceElmhurst, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,000
  25. Golf for LifeLisle, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,000
  26. Osf Healthcare FoundationPeoria, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $5,000
  27. Jim West ChallengeVictoria, TX

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $3,500
  28. Fox Valley Park DistrictAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $3,000
  29. Chicago Police Memorial FoundationChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  30. Individual

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  31. Emmaus MinistriesChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  32. Hesed HouseAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  33. Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  34. Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  35. Individual

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  36. Outreach Community MinistriesCarol Stream, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  37. Individual

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  38. Ray Graham AssociationLisle, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  39. Trevor Wehner Memorial ScholarhipSheridan, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  40. University of IowaIowa City, IA

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,500
  41. Kane Forest Preserve FoundationGeneva, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,000
  42. Patch FundAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,000
  43. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $2,000
  44. Kiwanis Club of Sugar GroveSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,500
  45. Aurora Food PantryAurora, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  46. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  47. Hinckley Big Rock PTOHinckley, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  48. Hudson K9 FoundationBig Rock, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  49. MarklundGeneva, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  50. St Benedict Church & SchoolChicago, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  51. West End SchoolLouisville, KY

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $1,000
  52. Kaneland Sports BoostersMaple Park, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $500
  53. Parkview Christian Golf OutingSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $500
  54. Village of Sugar GroveSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $500
  55. Sugar Grove EdcSugar Grove, IL

    Charitable to support organization's mission

    $250

Where the money goes

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

  1. Health3 grants $44,30531% of the total
  2. Youth development3 grants $31,50022% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $27,50019% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $12,0008% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $10,0007% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $7,5005% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $12,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois46 grants $607,393
  2. Texas2 grants $12,075
  3. Florida1 grant $10,000
  4. Iowa1 grant $2,500
  5. Colorado1 grant $2,000
  6. Kentucky1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

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

  • Jerome RichPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Glenn GeistDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Daniel UstianDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jonathan MeagherSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Myrna KulpDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Kay UphamDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Michael ReschkeDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Howard EckerDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Andrew RichDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jesse KulpDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Dr Martin KolinskiDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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