Private foundation · EIN 27-6362159 · Chicago, Illinois

Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $575K total, median $10K. 44% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$575K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Shakespeare TheaterChicago, ILPrograms to promote theater and the arts$100K
Lincoln Presidential FoundationSpringfield, ILGeneral support$100K
Erikson InstituteChicago, ILGeneral support$50K
Opera House ArtsChicago, ILGeneral support$50K
Chicago Humanities FestivalChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Chicago Lighthouse for the BlindChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Holy Family MinistriesChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
After School Matters IncChicago, ILSupport of after school programs for children$20K
Chinese American Service League IncChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
Elca World HungerChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
Historic Preservation Foundation of the FortnightlyChicago, ILGeneral support$20K
United Society of Shakers Sabbathday Lake IncNew Gloucester, MEGeneral support$20K
Bagaduce MusicBlue Hill, MEGeneral support$10K
HomeportColumbus, OHGeneral support$10K
Island Heritage Trust IncDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$10K
Island Workforce HousingDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$10K
Memorial Ambulance CorpsDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$10K
The DwellingPorter, TXGeneral support$10K
American Folk Art MuseumNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Historic Deerfield IncDeerfield, MAGeneral support$5,000
Landmarks Preservation Council of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Maine Center for Coastal FisheriesStonington, MEGeneral support$5,000
Friends of Historic Second ChurchChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000
Friends of White Water Shaker VillageHarrison, OHGeneral support$2,000
Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society IncGalena, ILGeneral support$2,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000
Shaker Museum and LibraryChatham, NYGeneral support$2,000
South Union Shaker VillageAuburn, KYGeneral support$2,000
Stonington Firefighters AssociationStonington, MEGeneral support$2,000
Healthy Island Project IncDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$1,500
Island Pantry IncDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$1,500
Deer Isle Stonington Historical SocietyDeer Isle, MEGeneral support$1,000
Island Community Center IncStonington, MEGeneral support$1,000
Stonington Public LibraryStonington, MEGeneral support$1,000

By state: Illinois 15 · Maine 12 · Ohio 2 · Texas 1 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $575K across 34 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (15 grants), Maine (12 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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