How to apply
A division of the illinois police association that is requesting a donation to a charity, organization, or individual must submit an application to the board of directors of the illinois police association sherwood charities including the charity or organization's name, address, purpose or description of what the organization or individual accomplishes, and the amount of donation requested. Contact: Board of Directors, 7508 W North Avenue, Elmwood Park, Il, 7084528332, DCSTEARNS@AOL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Each division of the illinois police association is limited to a total of 2,000 of donations to outside charities per each calendar year.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Special OlympicsTinley Park, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Joann DelacruzGalesburg, IL | Medical bill assistance | $3,000 |
| CASA of Southern IllinoisBelleville, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| National Crisis Response CaninesEdmonds, WA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| East Central Illinois Food BankUrbana, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Central Illinois Food BankSpringfield, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peoria Area Food BankPeoria, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| River Bend Food BankDavenport, IA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Regional Food DeposChicago, IL | Program support | $2,000 |
| Rivers Food BankDavenport, IA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Peace Officers Memorial FoundationOak Lawn, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Brothers of Liberty IncAntioch, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ezyrah's Gift ProgramsNorth Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Naval Station Great Lakes LeaGreat Lakes, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Chicagoland Veterans CampusAddison, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bensenville Wood Dale Food PantryBensenville, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sids of IllinoisLisle, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Saint Elmo Food PantrySt Elmo, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Peanut Butter & JesusTifton, GA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Southern Illinois University FoundaCarbondale, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Il Troop 89Glen Carbon, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| CASA of Southern IllinoisBelleville, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cairs Carbondale Interfaith RefugeeCarbondale, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Marion Ministerial AllianceMarion, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Galesburg Area Crime StoppersGalesburg, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Knox County Drug CourtGalesburg, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
| Ottawa Friendship HouseOttawa, IL | Program support | $1,000 |
By state: Illinois 24 · Iowa 2 · Washington 1 · Georgia 1
About this foundation
Sherwood Youth Camp Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Elmwood Park, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sherwood Youth Camp Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A division of the illinois police association that is requesting a donation to a charity, organization, or individual must submit an application to the board of directors of the illinois police… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Sherwood Youth Camp Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $43K across 28 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Sherwood Youth Camp Inc give?
Illinois (24 grants), Iowa (2 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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