Private foundation · EIN 36-3736240 · Orland Park, Illinois · Employment

Spirit of Chicago 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: 2 grants paid, $25K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$25K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILGeneral purpose$15K
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILGeneral purpose$10K

About this foundation

Spirit of Chicago Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orland Park, Illinois, administered in care of Susan M Condic, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Spirit of Chicago 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 Spirit of Chicago Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $25K across 2 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Spirit of Chicago Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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