Private foundation · EIN 26-1509357 · Winnetka, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Red Lodge Foundation

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: 37 grants paid, $321K total, median $5,000. 43% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$321K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Bicycle Relief NfpChicago, ILCharitable purposes$55K
Lurie Childrens FoundationChicago, ILCharitable purposes$50K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTCharitable purposes$32K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCharitable purposes$20K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable purposes$20K
Nph USA Fka Friends of the OrphansChicago, ILCharitable purposes$11K
American Red CrossWashington, DCCharitable purposes$10K
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MACharitable purposes$10K
Building Peaceful BridgesGlenview, ILCharitable purposes$10K
Celiac Disease FoundationWoodland Hills, CACharitable purposes$10K
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYCharitable purposes$10K
Smile TrainNew York, NYCharitable purposes$10K
Tragedy Assistance Program for UkraineArlington, VACharitable purposes$10K
University of California - San DiegoLA Jolla, CACharitable purposes$10K
WbezChicago, ILCharitable purposes$8,000
Feast Feeding Everyone at Special TimesWarrington, PACharitable purposes$5,220
Parkinsons FoundationMiami, FLCharitable purposes$5,150
Qgv City YearChicago, ILCharitable purposes$5,110
Big Sky Community OrganizationGallatin Gateway, MTCharitable purposes$5,000
Massachusetts General Hospital GivingBoston, MACharitable purposes$5,000
Misericordia HomeChicago, ILCharitable purposes$5,000
Pickles GroupWinnetka, ILCharitable purposes$3,719
Friends of the OrphanChicago, ILCharitable purposes$2,400
Depauw UniversityGreencastle, INCharitable purposes$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSCharitable purposes$1,545
Moonlight Community FoundationBig Sky, MTCharitable purposes$1,033
Feed My Starving ChildrenAurora, ILCharitable purposes$1,020
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILCharitable purposes$1,000
Crossroads ChurchChicago, ILCharitable purposes$500
WikimediaSan Francisco, CACharitable purposes$260
McKitrick ElementaryAtlanta, GACharitable purposes$203
Winnetka AuxiliaryWinnetka, ILCharitable purposes$154
The Record North ShoreWilmette, ILCharitable purposes$103
FirstgivingCambridge, MACharitable purposes$100
Institute for the Study of WarWashington, DCCharitable purposes$100
The Josselyn CenterNorthbrook, ILCharitable purposes$100
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYCharitable purposes$60

By state: Illinois 16 · New York 4 · Connecticut 1 · California 3 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Red Lodge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winnetka, Illinois, 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 Red Lodge Foundation 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 Red Lodge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $321K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Red Lodge Foundation give?

Illinois (16 grants), New York (4 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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