How to apply
SEE WEBSITE - www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go Contact: Susan Boin, 110 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, Il, 3128283603 Deadlines: April 15 and october 15 Restrictions: Public charity, see grant application website
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
56 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Colleges of IllinoisChicago, IL | Scholarships | $63K |
| Museum of Science & IndustryChicago, IL | Fire shutter replace proj | $40K |
| Iwc Children's ClinicOak Park, IL | Replace aging computers | $36K |
| The Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL | Public prog thru sue ling | $25K |
| Window to the World CommunicationsChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Wings Program IncPalatine, IL | Suburban safehouse window | $24K |
| Helping Hand CenterCountryside, IL | Classroom safety/access | $24K |
| Avenues to IndependencePark Ridge, IL | Accessible minivan | $19K |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (home)Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $15K |
| Kaa - Kids Above All IllinoisChicago, IL | Housing support for | $12K |
| Muscular Dystrophy AssociationChicago, IL | Mda illinois summer camp | $10K |
| Soaring Eagle AcademyLombard, IL | Unrestriced general support | $10K |
| Common PantryChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Madonna MissionChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Hephzibah Children's AssociationOak Park, IL | Enrichment programming | $10K |
| Shedd Aquarium SocietyChicago, IL | Learning and comm programs | $10K |
| Maryville AcademyChicago, IL | Maryville crisis nursery | $10K |
| Mercy Homes for Boys and GirlsChicago, IL | Education and career | $10K |
| The Josselyn Center for Mental HealthNorthbrook, IL | Adolescent outpatient | $10K |
| Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, IL | Childrens mental health | $10K |
| Ascension Il Alexian Brothers HousingChicago, IL | Alexian bros bonaventure | $10K |
| Marklund Children's HomeGeneva, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| CASA Central Social Service CorpChicago, IL | La posada transitional | $10K |
| The Harbour IncPark Ridge, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Franciscan OutreachChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL | Hunger relief initiatives | $10K |
| Chinese American Service League IncChicago, IL | After school youth program | $10K |
| Center of ConcernDes Plaines, IL | Older adults and low income | $10K |
| Margaret's VillageChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| The Night MinistryChicago, IL | Parenting with purpose | $10K |
| People's Resource CenterWheaton, IL | Computer training and | $10K |
| Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL | Food serv train and emp | $10K |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship FoundationChicago, IL | Scholarships | $10K |
| Tutoring ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Housing ForwardMaywood, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Harris TheaterChicago, IL | Harris theater presents | $10K |
| The Boulevard of ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Have DreamsPark Ridge, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Cara ProgramChicago, IL | Cara collective workforce | $10K |
| Fdn for Hearing & Speech RehabilitationChicago, IL | Early literacy for deaf hh | $10K |
| Steppenwolf Theatre CompanyChicago, IL | Education and engagement | $10K |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of IllinoisWilmette, IL | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Turning Pointe Autism FoundationNaperville, IL | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, IL | Prog for chicago suburbs | $7,500 |
| All Chicago Making Homeless HistoryChicago, IL | Student emergency fund | $7,500 |
| GlasaLake Forest, IL | College success | $7,500 |
| The Dance Center - Columbia CollegeChicago, IL | The dancing book club | $6,000 |
| Outreach Community MinistriesCarol Stream, IL | Outreach neighborhood | $5,000 |
| Concordia PlaceChicago, IL | Early childhood ed and care | $5,000 |
| Chicago Commons AssociationChicago, IL | Family hub | $5,000 |
| LA Rabida Childrens' HospitalChicago, IL | Child life ed support | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the BlindChicago, IL | Vision loss support for low | $5,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of ElderlyChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL | Hearts to art 2025 | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Operation WarmGlen Mills, PA | New coats/shoes for chi | $5,000 |
By state: Illinois 55 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652-4 is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Contl Ill Natl Bk & Tr Co Fo Chgo, tax-exempt since 1960. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652-4 accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. SEE WEBSITE - www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.go Deadlines: April 15 and october 15.
How much does A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652-4 give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $683K across 56 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652-4 give?
Illinois (55 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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