Private foundation · EIN 36-7123072 · Po Box Chicago, Illinois · Religion

Elmer & Sylvia Sramek Charitable

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: 1 grants paid, $188K total, median $188K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$188K
Median grant
$188K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa FoundationIowa City, IAWynn institute for vision$188K

About this foundation

Elmer & Sylvia Sramek Charitable is a private grantmaking foundation in Po Box Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Co, 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 Elmer & Sylvia Sramek Charitable 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 Elmer & Sylvia Sramek Charitable give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $188K across 1 grants, a median of $188K.

Where does Elmer & Sylvia Sramek Charitable give?

Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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