Private foundation · EIN 36-1970628 · Glencoe, Illinois

Masonic Foundation of Wilmette 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $66K total, median $1,500. 90% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$66K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in IL
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wilmett Evanston Lodge 524Winnetka, ILCharitable - in support of general c$50K
Illinois Masonic Outreach ServicesSpringfield, ILCharitable - in suppirt of general$3,155
Illinois Masonic Found for the PreSpringfield, ILCharitable-general support$3,000
Illinois DemolayNew Lenox, ILCharitable-general support$3,000
Disabled Patriot Fund IncTinley Park, ILCharitable-general support$2,000
Pro Se Family FoundationUnion, NJCharitable- general support$1,000
Friendship Assembly 100Glenview, ILCharitble-general support$1,000
Society of King SolomonSpringfield, ILCharitable-general support$1,000
Royal Arch Masons of Illinois(evansMorton Grove, ILCharitable-general support$1,000
124 Augustus N Gage CouncilGlenview, ILCharitable-general support$1,000

By state: Illinois 9 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc 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 Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $66K across 10 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Masonic Foundation of Wilmette Inc give?

Illinois (9 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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