Private foundation · EIN 26-1579335 · Downers Grove, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kavanaugh Family 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: 24 grants paid, $976K total, median $50K. 88% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$976K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mother McAuley High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$60K
De la Salle InstituteChicago, ILCharitable$60K
Mt Carmel High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$60K
Marian Catholic High SchoolChicago Heights, ILCharitable$60K
Marist High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$60K
Brother Rice High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$60K
St Rita of Cascia High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$60K
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILCharitable$50K
St Rita of Cascia High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$50K
Osf Healthcare FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$50K
Marian Catholic High SchoolChicago Heights, ILCharitable$50K
Mt Carmel High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$50K
Howard Young Foundation IncMinocqua, WICharitable$50K
Brother Rice High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$50K
De LA Salle InstituteChicago, ILCharitable$50K
Marist High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$50K
Mother McAuley High SchoolChicago, ILCharitable$50K
St Vincent de Paulst Catherine PariWest Dundee, ILContribution$20K
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILCharitable$10K
San Miguel SchoolChicago, ILcontribution$10K
Howard Young FoundationMinocqua, WICharitable$5,000
St Catherine ParishOak Lawn, ILContribution$5,000
Osf Healthcare FoundationChicago, ILContribution$5,000
Lakeland Food Pantry Co Howard YounMinocqua, WICharitable$1,000

By state: Illinois 21 · Wisconsin 3

About this foundation

Kavanaugh Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Downers Grove, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Kavanaugh Family 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 Kavanaugh Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $976K across 24 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Kavanaugh Family Foundation give?

Illinois (21 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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