Private foundation · EIN 36-4391114 · Skokie, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Full Circle 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: 6 grants paid, $149K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$149K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NYTo further the mission of the donee$50K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCTo further the mission of the donee$50K
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Maria, CATo further the mission of the donee$15K
Refugee OneChicago, CATo further the mission of the donee$15K
Women's Fund of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo further the mission of the donee$15K
Girls IncWashington, DCTo further the mission of the donee$4,130

By state: District of Columbia 2 · New York 1 · California 3

About this foundation

Full Circle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Skokie, Illinois, administered in care of Terrance K Holt, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Full Circle 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 Full Circle Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 6 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Full Circle Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (1 grants), California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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