Private foundation · EIN 27-0331346 · Wilmette, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Liegl Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $11K. 29% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.1M
Median grant
$11K
Stays in IL
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$49M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beacon Health Foundation IncSouth Bend, INCapital campaigns$1.0M
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILResearch programs$100K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of MichianaSouth Bend, INGeneral support$15K
Elkhart County Cancer ResourcesElkhart, INGeneral support$11K
Elkhart County Jail MinistryElkhart, INGeneral support$10K
Michigan Shores Club FoundationWilmette, ILGeneral support$10K
Lifeline Youth MinistriesElkhart, INGeneral support$3,000

By state: Indiana 5 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

The Liegl Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmette, 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 The Liegl Family Foundation Inc 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 The Liegl Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 7 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does The Liegl Family Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (5 grants), Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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