Grants paid in 2025
47 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Safe PlaceZion, IL | General Operating purposes | $74K |
| Arnold Palmer Medical Center FoundationOrlando, FL | General Operating Purposes | $70K |
| The LambsLibertyville, IL | General Operations | $62K |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | Scholarships | $50K |
| Paws for PatrickLake Forest, IL | General Operations | $30K |
| American Red CrossChicago, IL | General Operations | $25K |
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County IlWaukegan, IL | General Operations | $25K |
| University of Wisc MilwuakeeMilwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $25K |
| Emily Brooks FoundationPewaukee, WI | Scholarship | $25K |
| International Bowling MuseumArlington, TX | Jack Reichert Library | $25K |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationDenver, CO | General Operations | $20K |
| Cove SchoolNorthbrook, IL | General Operations | $20K |
| Chicago Food Depository Chicago IlChicago, IL | General Operations | $20K |
| The CradleEvanston, IL | Nursery | $17K |
| Habitat for Humanity Eagle ColoradoAvon, CO | General Operating purposes | $15K |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest IlChicago, IL | General Operations | $15K |
| Salvation ArmyAvon, CO | general operations | $15K |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Washington DCMerrifield, VA | Prison ministry | $15K |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake ForestLake Forest, IL | General Operations | $13K |
| American Lung Cancer AssociationChicago, IL | General Operations | $12K |
| The Lake County HavenLibertyville, IL | General Operations | $12K |
| American Heart AssociationChicago, IL | General Operations | $12K |
| PancanManhattan Beach, CA | General Operations | $12K |
| Christian Outreach of LutheransWaukegan, IL | General Operating Purposes | $10K |
| Solution Center Formerly Bethany HouseFond du Lac, WI | General Operations | $10K |
| Lake County Pads Program Libertyville IlWaukegan, IL | General Operations | $10K |
| Habitat WaukeshaLittle Rock, AR | General Operations | $10K |
| Independence CenterWaukegan, ID | General Operations | $10K |
| Boys and Girls ClubsNorth Chicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $9,000 |
| Faraja SchoolCharlotte, NC | Help for disabled children | $7,500 |
| Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian ChurchMilwaukee, WI | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Little Star FoundationHesperus, CO | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Orlando Rescue MissionOrlando, FL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Reading PowerLake Forest, IL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| The HarbourPark Ridge, IL | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Safehouse of DenverDenver, CO | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, IL | General Operating Purposes | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Work Trip FundLake Forest, IL | Work Trip | $5,000 |
| Gorton Community CenterLake Forest, IL | Ganeral Operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Senior CenterLake Forest, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Job Works MkeMilwaukee, WI | General Operations | $5,000 |
| The Night MinistryChicago, IL | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| ALS FoundationCambridge, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indian River CountyVero Beah, FL | Home building | $5,000 |
| The Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers FoundationChicago, IL | General Operations | $4,000 |
| McCormick Theological SeminaryChicago, IL | General Operations | $2,500 |
By state: Illinois 26 · Wisconsin 6 · Florida 3 · Colorado 5 · Texas 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Reichert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois, administered in care of Susan Milanak, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Reichert 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 Reichert Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $774K across 47 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Reichert Foundation give?
Illinois (26 grants), Wisconsin (6 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Grainger Foundation Incsince 1968 | Lake Forest, IL | $22M1 grants · 2025 | $22M | Preselected only | $172M |
| National Recreation Foundation Incsince 1965 | Lake Forest, IL | $2.4M75 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $56M |
| The Buchanan Family Foundationsince 1967 | Lake Forest, IL | $2.5M154 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $39M |
| Crain-Maling Foundationsince 2006 | Lake Forest, IL | $1.2M134 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $33M |
| William H & Lois J McEssy Foundationsince 1996 | Lake Forest, IL | $2.1M8 grants · 2024 | $250K | Preselected only | $28M |
| Walter C Dissen Charitable Trsince 2024 | Lake Forest, IL | $1.3M15 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $25M |
| Knight Impact Partnerssince 2010 | Lake Forest, IL | $5.1M32 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $24M |