How to apply
N/A Contact: Dave Lichtenheld, Po Box 1291, Woodstock, Il Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Hs Backers ClubWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art ChicagoChicago, IL | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern AzTucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| EmergeTucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Diaper Bank Southern Az CommunityTucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Youth on Their OwnTucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity TucsonTucson, AZ | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| CASA of McHenry CountyCrystal Lake, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Chicago EaglesCarol Stream, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Christmas Clearing HouseWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Endurance With Jan & Dave DraveckyColorado Springs, CO | Charitable contribution | |
| Family Health Partnership ClinicCrystal Lake, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Woodstock Food PantryWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Glen Ellyn Bible ChurchGlen Ellyn, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Leukemia Research FoundationNorthfield, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Misericordia Heart of MercyChicago, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| NisraCrystal Lake, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| PadsWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| The Lam FoundationCincinnati, OH | Charitable contribution | |
| The Land ConservancyWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Turning Point IncWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Turquoise Trail Charter School FdnSanta Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | |
| Woodstock Area Community MinistriesWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| YMCA Camp NawakwaLac du Flambeau, WI | Charitable contribution | |
| Environmental Defenders of McHenryWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Independence Health & TherapyWoodstock, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Saint Louis Torchbearers 2St Louis, MO | Charitable contribution | |
| Dupage Foundation (tyree Scholarship)Downers Grove, IL | Charitable contribution | |
| Tree of Life Church (toluuc)McHenry, IL | Charitable contributions | |
| McHenry County Conservation District FoundationWoodstock, IL | Charitable contributions | |
| National Christian Foundation ChicagoAlpharetta, GA | Charitable contributions | |
| YMCA of Metro ChicagoChicago, IL | Charitable contributions | |
| McHenry County Historical SocietyUnion, IL | Charitable contributions | |
| Northwoods Wildlife CenterMinocqua, WI | Charitable contributions | |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DC | Charitable contributions |
By state: Illinois 22 · Arizona 5 · Colorado 1 · Ohio 1 · New Mexico 1 · Wisconsin 2
About this foundation
Lichtenheld Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodstock, Illinois, administered in care of Greta M Lichtenheld, 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.
Does Lichtenheld 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 Lichtenheld Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $23K across 35 grants, a median of .
Where does Lichtenheld Family Foundation give?
Illinois (22 grants), Arizona (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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