Private foundation · EIN 36-7070455 · Lisle, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

1923 Fund

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: 22 grants paid, $5.9M total, median $113K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$5.9M
Median grant
$113K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$86M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Florida FoundationGainsville, FLGeneral operating$1.6M
University of Wisconsin Green BayGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$1.2M
National Railroad Museum IncGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$500K
Hshs St Vincent HospitalGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$500K
Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse NetworkGaineville, FLGeneral operating$400K
Alachua Conservation TrustGainesville, FLGeneral operating$200K
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes RegionGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$200K
Town of GibraltarFish Creek, WIGeneral operating$175K
Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, NYGeneral operating$167K
Child Advocacy CenterEverett, WAGeneral operating$150K
Florida Springs InstituteHigh Springs, FLGeneral operating$125K
Baird Creek Preservation FoundationGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$100K
United Way of Door CountySturgeon Bay, WIGeneral operating$100K
Peninsula Players TheatreFish Creek, WIGeneral operating$83K
Smithsonian Tropical ResearchWashington, DCGeneral operating$83K
Door County Partnership for Children and FamiliesSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral operating$75K
Community Foundation of North Central FloridaSt Joseph, MOGeneral operating$62K
Brain Center of Green BayGreen Bay, WIGeneral operating$50K
Lakeshore Community Action ProgramSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral operating$50K
Sturgeon Bay Historical Society FoundatiSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral operating$50K
Toys for TotsGainesville, FLGeneral operating$25K
Crossroads at Big CreekSturgeon Bay, WIGeneral operating$25K

By state: Wisconsin 13 · Florida 5 · New York 1 · Washington 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

1923 Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Lisle, Illinois, administered in care of U S Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 1923 Fund 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 1923 Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.9M across 22 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does 1923 Fund give?

Wisconsin (13 grants), Florida (5 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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