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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-4478772

Equity Residential Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 14 grants and $162,900 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

    $162,900

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $2,928,589

  • Tax year 2024

    $154,500

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $2,953,397

  • Tax year 2023

    $150,360

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $2,957,607

  • Tax year 2022

    $108,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $3,043,967

  • Tax year 2021

    $120,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $3,097,698

  • Tax year 2020

    $178,946

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $3,101,990

  • Tax year 2019

    $118,700

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $3,213,480

  • Tax year 2018

    $211,301

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $3,294,386

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mercy Housing CaliforniaDenver, CO

    Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing

    $40,000
  2. Ferguson Charitable FoundationChicago, IL

    Contribution to support the organization's Center for Leadership Excellence that provides a comprehensive, supportive program that fosters leadership development, industry knowledge, and career readiness

    $25,000
  3. Innovation Network for CommunitiesTamworth, NH

    Contribution to support sustainability (Boston's Climate Action Plan)

    $20,000
  4. Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory SchoolChicago, IL

    Contribution to support education and programs dedicated to providing real-world work experiences to underserved youth in Chicago

    $15,000
  5. Genesys Works ChicagoChicago, IL

    Contribution to support programs dedicated to providing training, corporate internships, and professional mentorship to high school students in Chicago

    $15,000
  6. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires

    $10,000
  7. Emergency Network Los Angeles IncCommerce, CA

    Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires

    $10,000
  8. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    Contribution to support people impacted by the Southern California wildfires

    $10,000
  9. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Contribution to support the Texas Hill Country flood victims

    $5,000
  10. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Contribution to support scientific research of pancreatic cancer

    $5,000
  11. Cameron Boyce FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Contribution to support research, education, and building of awareness dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy

    $2,500
  12. Mercy Housing LakefrontChicago, IL

    Contribution to support efforts that help create stable, vibrant and healthy communities for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe and quality housing

    $2,500
  13. Misericordia FoundationChicago, IL

    Contribution to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    $2,500
  14. Common PantryChicago, IL

    Contribution to support families seeking emergency food

    $400

Where the money goes

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

  1. Housing and shelter1 grant $40,00031% of the total
  2. Education1 grant $25,00019% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $20,00015% of the total
  4. Health3 grants $17,50013% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $10,0008% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $10,0008% of the total
  7. 1 other causes2 grants $7,5006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois6 grants $60,400
  2. Colorado1 grant $40,000
  3. California3 grants $22,500
  4. New Hampshire1 grant $20,000
  5. District of Columbia2 grants $15,000
  6. Iowa1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Scott J FensterDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Claudio O MorenoVP / Treasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark J ParrellPresident/Director Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marty McKennaVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert GarechanaDirector (ended 8/2025) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher A MaherAsst. Secretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Collin GlancyVice President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Bret D McLeodDirector (new 8/2025) Hours 1Pay $0

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