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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-4035984

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A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 157 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Jacob Mayer
155 N Wacker Drive Suite 1680
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 477-7603
Form and materials
Contact the foundation office for application requirements.
Deadlines
No submission deadlines.
Restrictions
Eligibility requirements are a minimum of 50% of the children need to be part of a free or reduced lunch program or an equivalent "in need" federal or state program and the school or organization must be focused on serving children in one or more grades from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in the chicagoland area. Priority is given to schools. Additional criteria may be published from time to time.
Contact
Jacob Mayer
155 N Wacker Drive Suite 1680
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 477-7603
Form and materials
Please contact the office for applications. Applicatons are online.
Deadlines
No submission deadlines.
Restrictions
The basic eligibility requirements for the adopt-a-school are as follows: a minimum of 50% of the students need to be part of the free or reduced lunch program or an equivalent "in need" federal or state program. And the school must be focused on serving children in one or more grades from pre- kindergarten through 8th grade in the chicagoland area. School principals can apply online and will be required to fill out a request form. Only one request per site can be made each calendar year. Adopted schools cannot reapply for consideration in the following year.
Contact
Debbie Grinnell
155 N Wacker Drive Suite 1680
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 477-7618
Form and materials
Please contact the office for applications.
Deadlines
No submission deadlines
Restrictions
To receive soft goods, organizations must be an operating sec 501c3 in good standing and located in illinois, northwest indiana, southeastern wisconsin or florida. Nonprofits are further vetted via telephone or video call to ensure each 501c3 organization's mission is aligned to serving those in need, that they have the staff or volunteer support necessary to pick-up the soft goods donated and are able to efficiently distribute the donated items to their clients, members, or constituents. Wee consider the size each nonprofit in terms of the number of goods donated to them. In-kind donations include clothing, underwear, socks, shoes, jackets and coats, boots, pajamas, bedding, towels, toiletries, personal care products and more. Il, in and wi must agree to pick-up their donated goods from CC'S warehouse in il. Goods are direct shipped to florida.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,051,426

    Grants listed
    157
    Assets, end of year
    $4,654,987

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,459,389

    Grants listed
    212
    Assets, end of year
    $1,346,080

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,267,164

    Grants listed
    209
    Assets, end of year
    $1,887,416

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,141,041

    Grants listed
    241
    Assets, end of year
    $1,470,311

  • Tax year 2020

    $947,237

    Grants listed
    216
    Assets, end of year
    $1,325,313

Grants paid in 2024

157 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Help Agency of the Forest Inc Sozo KidsSilver Springs, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $41,221
  2. WingsPalatine, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $25,496
  3. Fill A Heart 4 KidsLake Forest, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $23,687
  4. College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $19,610
  5. Chicago Hope AcademyChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $19,525
  6. Scott Middle SchoolHammond, IN

    Adopt a school program grant recipient

    $17,774
  7. Saint Sabina Catholic ChurchChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $14,381
  8. The Endeleo Institute IncChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $13,142
  9. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $12,353
  10. YMCA of TampaTampa, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $12,269
  11. Our Lady of the AngelsChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $12,216
  12. Cics Longwood ElementaryChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $11,873
  13. Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $11,708
  14. Perkins Bass ElementaryChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $11,497
  15. Joseph Brennemann Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $11,486
  16. Paul Revere Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $11,398
  17. Altus AcademyChicago, IL

    Adopt a school program grant recipient

    $11,360
  18. One Family Illinois (fka Sos Childrens Village of Il)Chicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $11,267
  19. Guiding Light of HopeCicero, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $11,042
  20. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $11,042
  21. Village Elementary SchoolRound Lake, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,864
  22. Paul Revere Primary SchoolBlue Island, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,533
  23. Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $10,529
  24. Benjamin E Mays AcademyChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,327
  25. Washington Irving Elementary SchoolHammond, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,216
  26. Higgins Community AcademyChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,208
  27. Crete Monee Middle SchoolUniversity Park, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,201
  28. Ruth and Norman Rales Family ServicesBoca Raton, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $10,193
  29. Heart 2 HeartMaywood, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $10,059
  30. Tarkington School of ExcellenceChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $10,016
  31. Wauconda Grade SchoolWauconda, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,003
  32. Howe School of ExcellenceChicago, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,002
  33. Freedom Middle SchoolBerwyn, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,000
  34. San Miguel SchoolChicago, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,000
  35. St Malachy SchoolChicago, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,000
  36. Stanton Middle SchoolFox Lake, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $10,000
  37. Monarcas AcademyChicago, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $9,999
  38. Ridge Central ElementaryChicago Ridge, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $9,991
  39. William McKinley Elementary SchoolEast Chicago, IN

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $9,989
  40. Brodnicki ElementaryJustice, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $9,927
  41. Hoover Elementary SchoolCalumet City, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $9,859
  42. St Catherinest LucyOak Park, IL

    Pay it forward program grant recipient

    $9,837
  43. Edward N Hurley Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $9,822
  44. Rhema Revealed Worship CenterChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $9,676
  45. Metroplitan Family ServicesMerrionette Park, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $9,577
  46. Cics West BeldenChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $9,189
  47. Whittier Intermediate SchoolWaukegan, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $9,170
  48. Glen Park AcademyGary, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $9,031
  49. St Nicholas of Tolentine SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,921
  50. Morton ElementaryHammond, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,749
  51. Cics Loomis PrimaryChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,699
  52. CaaelLa Grange, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $8,693
  53. Neil Armstrong ElementaryRichton Park, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,629
  54. Homer Iddings ElementaryMerrillville, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,447
  55. Sarah's InnForest Park, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $8,404
  56. Willa Cather Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,401
  57. Nathan Hale Primary SchoolCrestwood, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $8,386
  58. A Safe HavenChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $8,186
  59. Charles W Earle Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,908
  60. Casa EsperanzaChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $7,878
  61. Acero - Bartolome de Las Casas Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,857
  62. Bayou Woods SchoolSlidell, LA

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,633
  63. Chi-CareChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $7,578
  64. Paul Revere Intermediate SchoolBlue Island, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,554
  65. ThresholdsChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $7,471
  66. 21st Century Primary CenterPark Forest, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,315
  67. UcanChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $7,193
  68. St Pius V SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,174
  69. St Ailbe SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $7,043
  70. St Edmund Catholic ChurchOak Park, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $6,454
  71. Maryville AcademyDes Plaines, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $6,304
  72. Humanitarian Service ProjectCarol Stream, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $6,022
  73. A Safe PlaceZion, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,766
  74. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest IndianaPortage, IN

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,766
  75. Salvation Army ChicagoHoffman Estates, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,587
  76. Boys & Girls Club - James Jordan CenterChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,339
  77. Marillac St VincentChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,237
  78. Covenant HouseChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $5,178
  79. Salvation Army Norridge CitadelNorridge, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,995
  80. Kings Trail ElementaryJacksonville, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,951
  81. Pace Center for GirlsJacksonville, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,796
  82. Inner-City Muslim Action Network (iman)Chicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,792
  83. United WayChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,720
  84. Emmanuel Community DevelopmentChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,599
  85. Mano A Mano Family Resource CenterRound Lake PK, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,578
  86. Haven of Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,555
  87. Haugan Elementary SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,539
  88. Inspiration MinistriesWalworth, WI

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,537
  89. Janice Vision HomesChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,512
  90. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,500
  91. Belleview Santos Elementary SchoolBelleview, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,361
  92. Fort McCoy SchoolFort McCoy, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,361
  93. Greenway Elementary SchoolOcala, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,361
  94. Sparr ElementaryAnthony, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,361
  95. Sunrise ElementaryOcala, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,361
  96. Oj Semmes Elementary SchoolPensacola, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,351
  97. Lipman Family FarmsImmokalee, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,341
  98. Immokalee MiddleImmokalee, FL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $4,335
  99. Bright StarChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,197
  100. Lydia Home AssociationChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,149
  101. Greater Bethlehem Healing TempleChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $4,071
  102. Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,977
  103. Little CityInverness, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,977
  104. Robert J Richardson Middle SchoolChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,794
  105. Simmons Middle SchoolOak Lawn, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,792
  106. St Joseph ServicesSt Louis, MO

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,777
  107. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois (nci) DivisionChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,777
  108. Primo Center for Women & ChildrenChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,721
  109. Josephinum AcademyChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,610
  110. Atlas MinistryGreensboro, GA

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,606
  111. Frank O'Bannon Elementary SchoolHammond, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,588
  112. Claretian AssociatesChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,497
  113. Instituto Del Progreso LatinoChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,497
  114. True Believers Community ConnectionsChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,475
  115. Housing ForwardMaywood, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,446
  116. Harrison SchoolWonder Lake, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,414
  117. A Vito Martinez Middle SchoolRomeoville, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,351
  118. BrightpointChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,307
  119. Hilltop Elementary SchoolMcHenry, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,236
  120. Parker Community AcademyChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $3,180
  121. Hesed HouseAurora, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $3,120
  122. Meister Elementary SchoolHobart, IN

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,757
  123. Sunnyside Intermediate SchoolBerkeley, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,754
  124. Dupage PadsWheaton, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,716
  125. Amos A Stagg ElementaryChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,712
  126. Hendricks Elementary Community AcademyChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,702
  127. Kerr Middle SchoolBlue Island, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,666
  128. Midwest Veterans ClosetNorth Chicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,653
  129. Richard E Byrd Elementary SchoolBurbank, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,453
  130. Irene King Elementary SchoolRomeoville, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,436
  131. JourneysPalatine, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,402
  132. The Rock ProgramOcala, FL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,340
  133. Chicago Dream CenterChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,338
  134. Kids KlosetOak Park, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,328
  135. Children First FundChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,322
  136. Shiloah Baptist ChurchChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,114
  137. The Hope CollectiveLake Zurich, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,114
  138. To Walk in My ShoesChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $2,114
  139. Ruben Salazar Bilingual CenterChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $2,027
  140. Becky Furnish FoundationGeneva, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,905
  141. St Margaret of ScotlandChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,842
  142. St Mary Star of the SeaChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,842
  143. Catholic Charities of JolietCrest Hill, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $1,587
  144. Big ShouldersChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,482
  145. Crisis Center for South SuburbiaTinley Park, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $1,395
  146. Big Shoulders Lavin Scholars ReceipientsChicago, IL

    Adopt a school program grant recipient (big shoulders)

    $1,320
  147. Boys & Girls ClubChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $1,203
  148. Becky Furnish FoundationGeneva, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $1,175
  149. Geneva Lakes Family YMCALake Geneva, WI

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,109
  150. Infant Welfare SocietyOak Park, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $1,003
  151. Lake Geneva Food PantryLake Geneva, WI

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $927
  152. The Caring Center of Rock FallsSterling, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $750
  153. Erie Neighborhood HouseChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $651
  154. Sunshine Gospel MinistriesChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $572
  155. Casa CentralChicago, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $396
  156. Caael - Plainfield AcademyLa Grange, IL

    In-kind donation of clothing and home goods

    $364
  157. Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Donation of school supplies & other educational items

    $153

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services16 grants $113,14564% of the total
  2. Education6 grants $33,41119% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter3 grants $10,1396% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $7,1364% of the total
  5. Community development1 grant $4,5993% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $4,5003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $3,7622% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois127 grants $823,300
  2. Florida14 grants $110,602
  3. Indiana9 grants $76,317
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $12,353
  5. Virginia1 grant $11,042
  6. Louisiana1 grant $7,633
  7. Wisconsin3 grants $6,573
  8. Georgia1 grant $3,606

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

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

  • Carol L BernickPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Elizabeth Bernick HuberVICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Craig BernickDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel HuberDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Patrick MooreTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Barbara BernickSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lindsey BernickDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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