Private foundation · EIN 36-4146804 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sf 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $25K. 82% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$2.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Marys UniversityWinona, MNTo support general services$1.6M
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CTTo support general services$510K
Paws ChicagoChicago, ILTo support general services$65K
Kohl Childrens MuseumGlenview, ILTo support general services$60K
OlphGlenview, ILTo support general services$50K
MisericordiaChicago, ILTo support general services$25K
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILTo support general services$20K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolChicago, ILTo support general services$10K
GolfGlenview, ILTo support general services$10K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILTo support general services$10K
Equestrian ConnectionLibertyville, ILTo support general services$10K

By state: Minnesota 1 · Connecticut 1 · Illinois 9

About this foundation

Sf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Blackman Kallick Bartelstein Llp, 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 Sf Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 11 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sf Foundation give?

Minnesota (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Illinois (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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