Private foundation · EIN 36-6047045 · Chicago, Illinois

Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd 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: 19 grants paid, $456K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$456K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$9.2M

How to apply

Individual/organization applicants are required to submit a brief resume of academic qualifications and purpose for requesting the contribution, grant or award. A copy of their tax exemption certificate must also be attached. Research grants must include an outline of the proposed investigation and proposed budget. Contact: Charles H and Bertha L Boothroyd Fo, 175 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1600, Chicago, Il Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities Archdiocese ChicChicago, ILCharitable$90K
U of Il College of NursingChicago, ILEducational$58K
Evans Scholarship FoundationGolf, ILEducational$52K
Golden Apple FoundationChicago, ILEducational$45K
Chicago Volunteer Legal ServiceChicago, ILCivic$29K
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILEducational$25K
San Miguel SchoolChicago, ILEducational$19K
Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundChicago, ILCivic$17K
Providence St Mel SchoolChicago, ILEducational$17K
Alzheimers AssociationSkokie, ILMedical$15K
Watts of LoveDowners Grove, ILCivic$15K
H O M EChicago, ILCivic$14K
Beat the Streets-ChicagoChicago, ILCivic$12K
Depaul College PrepChicago, ILEducational$12K
Community Partners for Affordable HHighland Park, ILMedical$10K
Newberry LibraryChicago, ILCivic$7,000
Boys Hope Girls HopeEvanston, ILCharitable$7,000
Chicago SymphonyChicago, ILCivic$6,000
Lyric OperaChicago, ILCivic$6,000

About this foundation

Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Donald C Gancer, tax-exempt since 1959. 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 H & Bertha L Boothroyd 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 H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $456K across 19 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Charles H & Bertha L Boothroyd Foundation give?

Illinois (19 grants), per its latest filing.

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