Private foundation · EIN 36-4118188 · Schaumburg, Illinois · Education

Pawlowski 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: 9 grants paid, $747K total, median $15K. 56% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$747K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDGeneral use$575K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral use$75K
Augustana CollegeRock Island, ILGeneral use$27K
St Patrick's ResidenceNaperville, ILGeneral use$25K
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILGeneral use$15K
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIGeneral use$12K
Avon HospiceNaples, FLGeneral use$10K
Hesed HouseAurora, ILGeneral use$5,000
Feed My Starving ChildrenSchaumberg, ILGeneral use$2,500

By state: Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Illinois 5 · Wisconsin 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Pawlowski Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Schaumburg, Illinois, administered in care of Frank J Pawlowski, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Pawlowski 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 Pawlowski Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $747K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Pawlowski Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Illinois (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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