Private foundation · EIN 36-3378462 · Brookfield, Illinois

Amicus 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: 6 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $2,150. 83% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$1.2M
Median grant
$2,150
Stays in IL
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$1.2M
Digs With DignityChicago, ILGrant$5,000
Franciscan Outreach GalaChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
Prostate Cancer Foundation Pcfc Golf OutingWestmont, ILUnrestricted$1,300
San Miguel School Chicago GalaChicago, ILUnrestricted$1,012
Zachary Erickson Grant to Love Christian ClearinghouseClarendon Hills, ILUnrestricted$500

By state: Ohio 1 · Illinois 5

About this foundation

Amicus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookfield, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Amicus 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 Amicus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 6 grants, a median of $2,150.

Where does Amicus Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), Illinois (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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