Private foundation · EIN 36-3092220 · Chicago, Illinois

Pucci Family Foundation

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: 4 grants paid, $275K total, median $75K. 75% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$275K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in IL
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fox River Valley Hunt AssociationElizabeth, ILGeneral support$100K
Hooved Animal Rescue & Protection Society (harps)Barrington, ILGeneral support$100K
Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield ZooBrookfield, ILGeneral support$50K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral support$25K

By state: Illinois 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Pucci Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Laura Davis, tax-exempt since 1980. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Pucci Family Foundation 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 Pucci Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $275K across 4 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Pucci Family Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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