Private foundation · EIN 20-6792124 · Dundee, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (April 1 and october 1 none) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 93 grants paid, $522K total, median $5,000. 98% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Educational funding for challenged individuals, programs benefiting u.s. Veterans, programs benefiting children or senior citizens- preference to greater chicago land area

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
93
$522K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
98%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 1 and october 1 none
Assets
$11M

How to apply

No standard form. Should include organization's annual report financial info, list of key people, need statement proposed plan, etc. Contact: Kathryn Hector Co Frist American B, 218 W Main St, Dundee, Il, 8474266771, NONE Deadlines: April 1 and october 1 none Restrictions: Educational funding for challenged individuals, programs benefiting u.s. Veterans, programs benefiting children or senior citizens- preference to greater chicago land area

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 93 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crusher's Club Dba Restoring the PathChicago, ILUnrestricted$15K
College PossibleChicago, ILUnrestricted$13K
SitstayreadChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Common PantryChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Chicago Debate Commission Dba Chicago DebatesChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Genesys Works ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Disabled Patriot FundPalos Heights, ILUnrestricted$10K
Infant Welfare Society of ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
One Hope UnitedChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Friendship Manor IncRock Island, ILUnrestricted$10K
Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the ElderlyChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Senior Home SharingLombard, ILUnrestricted$10K
Zacharias Sexual Abuse CenterGurnee, ILUnrestricted$10K
CASA of Kane County C/O Kane County CourthouseGeneva, ILUnrestricted$10K
CASA Lake County IncVernon Hills, ILUnrestricted$10K
Transitional Living Services Dba Veterans Path to HopeCrystal Lake, ILUnrestricted$10K
Safe Haven FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Beacon PlaceWaukegan, ILUnrestricted$10K
Veteran Business Project IncPark Ridge, ILUnrestricted$10K
Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational CenterHarvard, ILUnrestricted$7,500
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, ILUnrestricted$7,500
Eldercare Lake CountyWaukegan, ILUnrestricted$7,500
Salute IncPalatine, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Gigi's Playhouse Oak Forest LLCTinley Park, ILUnrestricted$5,000
OutreachCarol Stream, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Christopher HouseChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Blessings in a Backpack ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Still Point Theatre Collective Still Point Theatre CollectiveChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Chicago Hopes for KidsChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Food for Greater Elgin Andres DiezElgin, ILUnrestricted$5,000
America Cares TooBellwood, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, ILUnrestricted$5,000
The Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Maryville Academy Pension Plan and TrustDes Plaines, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Ray Graham Association for People With DisabilitiesLisle, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Esperanza Community ServicesChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
PathlightsPalos Heights, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Fox Valley Christian ActionSt Charles, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Franciscan OutreachChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
New Moms IncChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
North Side Housing and Supportive ServicesChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
The Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Port MinistriesChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Mercy Housing LakefrontSte, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Main Stay Therapeutic FarmRichmond, ILUnrestricted$5,000
One Family IllinoisChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Fellowship Housing CorporationHoffman Estates, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Stepping Stones IncJoliet, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Learning Edge TutoringChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
NAMI Metro SuburbanOak Park, ILUnrestricted$5,000
CASA of Dupage County IncWheaton, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Chicagoland Lutheran Educational FoundationBensenville, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Have DreamsPark Ridge, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Chicago Scholars Foundation Dba Chicago ScholarsChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Snow City ArtsChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Children's Oncology ServicesChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Great Lakes Adaptive Sports AssociationLake Forest, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Midwest Shelter for Homeless VeteransWheaton, ILUnrestricted$5,000

By state: Illinois 91 · Minnesota 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dundee, Illinois, administered in care of First American Bank, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No standard form. Should include organization's annual report financial info, list of key people, need statement proposed plan, etc. Deadlines: April 1 and october 1 none.

How much does Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $522K across 93 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust give?

Illinois (91 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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