Private foundation · EIN 26-1393157 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Corwith Fund

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $164K total, median $1,500. 54% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$164K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in IL
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Naples ZooNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$35K
Advocate Charitable FoundationChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$25K
Citizens for ConservationBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$25K
Nch Health FoundationNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$7,500
The Hap FoundationOakbrook Terrace, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$7,500
Barrington Area Conservation TrustBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
Barrington Youth & Family ServicesBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
National Park FoundationWashington, DCUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
Neighborhood Health ClinicNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
Woman's Board of Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$5,000
Barrington Area Community FoundationBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,500
Canine CompanionsNew Albany, OHUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,500
Naples Historical SocietyNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,500
Rush UniversityChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,500
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,500
Barrington Giving DayBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$2,000
Barrington Area Council on AgingBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,500
The Wetlands InitiativeChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,500
Amazon Conservation TeamArlington, VAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
American Cancer SocietyOklahoma City, OKUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Barrington District 220 Educational FoundationBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Barrington History MuseumBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Chicago Commons AssociationChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Chicago History MuseumChicago, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Cuba Cares FundBarrington, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Kellogg School of ManagementEvanston, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Life Flight FoundationCamden, MEUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
National Trust for Historic PreservaationWashington, DCUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship FundNaples, FLUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Preservation Foundation of Lake CountyLivertyville, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Student Conservation AssociationCharlestown, NHUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
The Conservation FoundationNaperville, ILUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000
Trout UnlimitedArlington, VAUnrestrictedGeneral Support$1,000

By state: Illinois 19 · Florida 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Ohio 1 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Corwith Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Briar Hall LLC, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Corwith Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Corwith Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $164K across 35 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Corwith Fund give?

Illinois (19 grants), Florida (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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