Private foundation · EIN 26-3861336 · St Charles, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak 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: 19 grants paid, $221K total, median $7,500. 84% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$221K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in IL
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pope John Paul II Prep Academy AuroraAurora, ILGeneral purpose$50K
St Edward Prepartory Academy ElginElgin, ILGeneral purpose$50K
Lazarus HouseSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$20K
Campton Township Open Space FoundationSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$12K
Hesed HouseAurora, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Living Well Cancer Resource CenterChicago, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Salvation Army - St CharlesSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Tri-City Health PartnershipSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$10K
Tyler Trent Pediatric Cancer Research CenterWest Lafayette, INGeneral purpose$8,500
Turning Point IncWoodstock, ILGeneral purpose$7,500
Anderson Animal ShelterSouth Elgin, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Horsepower Therapeutic RidingElburn, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INGeneral purpose$5,000
St Charles History MuseumSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
St Patrick Catholic ChurchSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$5,000
Western Dupage Sra FoundationCarol Stream, ILGeneral purpose$3,000
CASA McHenry CountyCrystal Lake, ILGeneral purpose$2,500
Chicago Public Media (wbez Chicago Public Radio)Chicago, ILGeneral purpose$1,500
St Isabel Catholic ChurchSanibel, FLGeneral purpose$600

By state: Illinois 16 · Indiana 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Charles, Illinois, administered in care of Raymond Stachowiak, 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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak 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 Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $221K across 19 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Raymond C and Linda M Stachowiak Foundation give?

Illinois (16 grants), Indiana (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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