Private foundation · EIN 23-7071065 · Chicago, Illinois

Edward and Lucy R Minor Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $182K total, median $10K. 54% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$182K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Civil Liberties Union - Roger Baldwin FdtnChicago, ILGeneral charitable$50K
Rush UniversityChicago, ILGeneral charitable$30K
Chicago Scholars FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable$15K
626 Landmark FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable$10K
Cancer Research FoundationChicago, ILGeneral charitable$10K
National Women's Law CenterWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
National Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral charitable$10K
Dwight Englewood SchoolEnglewood, NJGeneral charitable$10K
The New ShulNew York, NYGeneral charitable$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral charitable$10K
Chicago SinaiChicago, ILGeneral charitable$4,070
Lou Malnati Cancer Research FoundationBuffalo Grove, ILGeneral charitable$2,500

By state: Illinois 7 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Edward and Lucy R Minor Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Lucy Minor, tax-exempt since 1970. 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 Edward and Lucy R Minor Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Edward and Lucy R Minor Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Edward and Lucy R Minor Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (7 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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