Private foundation · EIN 36-3131160 · Chicago, Illinois

Foster G McGaw Educational 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: 7 grants paid, $55K total, median $5,000. 43% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$55K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCGeneral operating fund$27K
Northwestern UniversityEvanson, ILReligious life$7,500
University of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operations and middle east music ensemble$7,500
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operations$5,000
StaibdanceBoston, MAGeneral operations$3,500
Bravo WaukeganLake Forest, ILGeneral operations$3,000
Bates Dance FestivalLewiston, MEGeneral operations$1,500

By state: North Carolina 1 · Illinois 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Foster G McGaw Educational Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of James R Hellige, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Foster G McGaw Educational 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 Foster G McGaw Educational Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Foster G McGaw Educational Foundation give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Illinois (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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