Private foundation · EIN 39-0991972 · Oak Park, Illinois

Patrick and Anna M Cudahy 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: 100 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $10K. 59% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
100
$1.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 100 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ithemba Ngemfundo IncMadison, WIBuilding Support for Preschool in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa$58K
Maryknoll SistersMaryknoll, NYSt. Mary's Hospice and Eco Farm in San Marcos, Guatemala$41K
Depaul University College of LawChicago, ILSummer Public Interest Law Internship Program$25K
Greater Chicago Food Depository IncChicago, ILGeneral Operations$25K
Second NurtureGlastonbury, CTGeneral Operations$25K
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PANancy Smith O'Brien Endowed Scholarship Fund$25K
GivewellOakland, CAGeneral Operations$24K
Environmental Law and Policy Center of the MidwestChicago, ILGeneral Operations$20K
IgniteChicago, ILGeneral Operations$20K
Literacy Services of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$20K
Misericordia Homeheart of MercyChicago, ILGeneral Operations$20K
Sarah's CircleChicago, ILGeneral Operations$20K
All Chicago - Making Homelessness HistoryChicago, ILGeneral Operations$15K
Ascension Wisconsin FoundationMilwaukee, WISt. Ben's Clinic$15K
Brigid Alliance theNew York, NYGeneral Operations$15K
Christopher HouseChicago, ILParent School$15K
Forging Opportunities for Refugees in AmericaChicago, ILHigh Dose Tutoring Program$15K
Guest House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$15K
Hunger Task ForceWest Milwaukee, WIEmergency Food Program$15K
Meta HouseMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$15K
Well Child CenterElgin, ILPediatric Dental Clinic$15K
St Marcus SchoolMilwaukee, WIScholarships$13K
Support Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Operations$13K
Academy for Urban School LeadershipChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Access Living of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Benedict CenterMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
Bethany House of HospitalityChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Chicago Lighthouse theChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Covenant House Illinois IncChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Deborah's PlaceChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Door County Medical Center FoundationSturgeon Bay, WISummer Public Interest Law Internship Program$10K
Erie Family Health Center IncChicago, ILWomen's Health Initiatives$10K
Family RescueChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
Forward ScholarsMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
Franciscan OutreachChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (halo)Racine, WIHALO Children's Project$10K
Housing Opportunities for WomenChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Impact Behavioral Health PartnersEvanston, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Infant Welfare Society of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Kenosha Achievement CenterKenosha, WIEarly Intervention Services$10K
Lincoln Park Community ServicesChicago, ILDrop-In Services$10K
National Immigrant Justice Centerheartland AllianceChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
New Moms IncChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Northwestern Settlement AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Project ReturnMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
RefugeeoneChicago, ILGeneral Operations$10K
Rooted & Rising Washington ParkMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
Salvation Army - MilwaukeeWauwatosa, WIEmergency Lodge Homeless Shelter$10K
Serving Older Adults of Southeast WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
St Augustine Preparatory AcademyMilwaukee, WIScholarships$10K
TechnoserveArlington, VAGeneral Operations$10K
United Commnity CenterMilwaukee, WIAfter-School Programming$10K
Urban Learning CollaborativeMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operations$10K
YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIYear-Round Food Program$10K
Youth & Opportunity United (you)Evanston, ILOut-of-School Time Program$10K
A Safe PlaceZion, ILGeneral Operations$8,000
Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, ILGeneral Operations$8,000

By state: Illinois 59 · Wisconsin 34 · New York 2 · Pennsylvania 2 · Connecticut 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Oak Park, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Patrick and Anna M Cudahy 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 Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 100 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund give?

Illinois (59 grants), Wisconsin (34 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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