How to apply
Applications submitted should include a statement describing the applicant and its activities, the particular purpose of the grant requested, the amount of the grant being requested and a copy of the letter issued to the applicant by the Internal Revenue Service determining that the applicant is exempt from income tax pursuant to the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (The Code). Contact: Rice Foundation, 8600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Il, 8475819999 Restrictions: The Foundation does not award any grants to individuals, but limits its grants to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, and in general to organizations which are classified as non-private foundations.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Field MusuemChicago, IL | Charitable | $600K |
| Gigi's PlayhouseHoffman Estates, IL | Charitable | $500K |
| Marine Military AcademyHarlingen, TX | Charitable | $350K |
| Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationDundee, IL | Charitable | $250K |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL | Charitable | $178K |
| Operation North PoleDes Plaines, IL | Charitable | $150K |
| Illinois Conservation FoundationSpringfield, IL | Charitable | $130K |
| North Shore Center the Performing aSkokie, IL | Charitable | $130K |
| Ducks Unlimited IncNaperville, IL | Charitable | $125K |
| By the Hand Club for Kidsformerly KChicago, IL | Charitable | $100K |
| The Nature Conservancy in IllinoisChicago, IL | Charitable | $100K |
| Lincoln Park ZooChicago, IL | Charitable | $100K |
| Morton ArboretumLisle, IL | Charitable | $100K |
| Mobile Care ChicagoChicago, IL | Charitable | $100K |
| Medicine FishGresham, WI | Charitable | $100K |
| Equestrian ConnectionLake Forest, IL | Charitable | $70K |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCABoulder Junction, WI | Charitable | $70K |
| Northeastern Il Public Safety TrainGlenview, IL | Charitable | $50K |
| Madonna MissionWinnetka, IL | Charitable | $50K |
| Driven Foundation theGlenview, IL | Charitable | $50K |
| Wisconsin Department of Natural ResMadison, WI | Charitable | $47K |
| LeapChicago, IL | Charitable | $35K |
| Touched By an AnimalChicago, IL | Charitable | $26K |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of ChicagoChicago, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Willow HouseRiverwoods, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Meals on Wheels Northeast- Meals atEvanston, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| RaviniaHighland Park, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| ShoreSkokie, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Kohl Children's MuseumGlenview, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Chicago Lighthouse theChicago, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Rebuilding Together North SuburbchiGlenview, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Nourishing HopeChicago, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Glenview Club Scholarship FoundatioGolf, IL | Charitable | $23K |
| Maine Niles Assoc of Special RecreaMorton Grove, IL | Charitable | $20K |
| Midtown Educational FoundationChicago, IL | Charitable | $20K |
| Tuesday's Child Co Gordon Tech HsChicago, IL | Charitable | $20K |
| Music Theater WorksWilmette, IL | Charitable | $20K |
| Illinois Equine Humane CenterMaple Park, IL | Charitable | $16K |
| Little Sisters of the Poor - St MarChicago, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| McGaw YMCAEvanston, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Friends of Fisher House IllinoisAddison, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Blue CapBlue Island, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Boulevard theChicago, IL | Charitable | $14K |
| CommunityhealthChicago, IL | Charitable | $12K |
| Kids Above AllChicago, IL | Charitable | $12K |
| Canine Therapy CorpsChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Career Transitions Center of ChicagChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Haddley School for BlindWinnetka, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Elyssa's MissionNorthbook, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Sarah's CircleChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| ThresholdsChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| 100 Club of ChicagoChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Harbour thePark Ridge, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Cornerstone Community OutreachChicago, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Crisis Center for South SuburbiaTinley Park, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Lemons of LoveDes Plaines, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Stock the ShelvesWilmette, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Putnam Christian ChurchPutnam, IL | Charitable | $200 |
By state: Illinois 55 · Texas 1 · Wisconsin 3
About this foundation
Rice Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Skokie, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1949. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Rice 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 Rice Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.0M across 59 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Rice Foundation give?
Illinois (55 grants), Texas (1 grants), Wisconsin (3 grants), per its latest filing.
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