Private foundation · EIN 36-4479735 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill 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: 30 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $25K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$1.1M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thrive ScholarsBoston, MAProvide educational opportunities to students of color from under-resourced communities.$200K
Bandwith Music LtdChicago, ILProvide performing arts instruction to underserved communities$160K
Mychals Learning PlaceHawthorne, CACenter for children and adults with developmental disabilities$77K
Big ShouldersChicago, ILProvide financial support to catholic schools in the neediest areas of inner-city chicago.$50K
Cristo Rey St MartinWaukegan, ILOffers catholic college preparatory education for economically disadvantaged students in the north chicago and waukegan area.$50K
MomentumWoodland Hills, CAPrograms dedicated to advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of children and adults with disabilities and medical co…$50K
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILJesuit high school in chicago, tuition assistance for those in need$50K
Irish American PartnershipBoston, MAPromotes higher education$50K
Midtown Education FoundationChicago, ILProvides educational opportunities to less advantaged youth, (4th grade through high school)in the chicagoland area.$40K
Frank Lentz FoundationSkokie, ILPromotes higher education$37K
Arrupe College of LoyolaChicago, ILPromotes higher education$30K
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, ILCatholic education of middle school boys$25K
Christ the King Jesuit College PrepChicago, ILTo provide a quality catholic education to chicago's west side$25K
Fiver Children's FoundationNew York, NYYouth development program for underprivileged in new york area$25K
Leo High SchoolChicago, ILProvides tuition assistance to those in need.$25K
Providence St Mel SchoolChicago, ILCatholic education of high school students$25K
Sister Thea Bowman FoundationHermantown, MNTo provide disadvantaged black high school students with scholarships to competitive college prep high schools.$25K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolChicago, ILPromotes higher education$25K
Holy Trinity High SchoolChicago, ILPromotes higher education$25K
Come to Believe FoundationNew York, NYPromotes higher education$25K
Glenwood AcademyGlenwood, ILPromotes higher education$25K
Institute for International EducationChicago, ILPromote eduction & prepares students for the global workforce$20K
The Neighborhood BridgeOak Park, ILPromotes higher education$12K
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CATo provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and c…$10K
Golden Heart RanchHermosa Beach, CAProvides opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities$10K
Rosie's HousePhoenix, AZOrganization whose programs are an outreach to disadvantaged children$10K
St Catherine of Siena St Lucy ParishChicago, ILTo provide catholic education$10K
St Patrick High SchoolChicago, ILEducation of high school boys (catholic)$10K
St Procopius Dual Language SchoolChicago, ILPromotes higher education$10K
Lumen Christian InstituteChicago, ILTo provide catholic higher education$5,000

By state: Illinois 20 · Massachusetts 2 · California 4 · New York 2 · Minnesota 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Patricia M Bidwill, 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.

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Does Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill 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 Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 30 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Charles W & Patricia S Bidwill Foundation give?

Illinois (20 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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