Private foundation · EIN 39-1560019 · Chicago, Illinois

Souder Family Foundation Inc

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: 29 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $6,000. 14% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$1.5M
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in IL
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Evans Scholars FoundationGolf, ILIn support of annual giving$350K
Red Arrow Camp FoundationDelafield, WIIn support of annual giving$300K
Millbrook SchoolMillbrook, NYIn support of annual giving$275K
First Presbyterian Church of Delray BeachDelray Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$130K
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILIn support of annual giving$100K
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab - Institute's Scuba ProgrChicago, ILIn support of annual giving$75K
Salisbury SchoolSalisbury, CTIn support of annual giving$70K
First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach - MusicDelray Beach, FLIn support of the music fund.$45K
Bethesda Hospital FoundationBoyton Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$40K
McLaren Northern Michigan HospitalPetoskey, MIIn support of annual giving$25K
Wayside HouseDelray Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$25K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLIn support 2024 Heart to Heart Dinner$10K
First Presbyterian Church of Harbor SpringsHarbor Springs, FLIn support of annual giving$10K
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, ILIn support of annual giving$10K
Harbor Hall FoundationPetoskey, MIIn support of annual giving$6,000
Achievement Centers for Children & FamiliesDelray Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$5,000
Gulf Stream SchoolGulfstream, FLIn support of annual giving$5,000
Hanley FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLAccess to Care$5,000
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor Springs, MIIn support of annual giving$5,000
Harbor Springs LibraryHarbor Springs, MIIn support of annual giving$3,000
Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MIIn support of annual giving$3,000
Humane Society of Harbor SpringsHarbor Springs, MIIn support of annual giving$2,500
Paul's PlaceDelray Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$2,500
Crc Recovery FoundationDelray Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$2,000
Florida Coalition of PreventionOcean Ridge, FLIn support of annual giving$2,000
To Write Love on Her ArmsMelbourne, FLIn support of annual giving$2,000
From the Heart ProductionsOxnard, CAThat Old Beautiful Love$1,000
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MIIn support of annual giving$1,000
Society of the Four ArtsPalm Beach, FLIn support of annual giving$1,000

By state: Illinois 4 · Wisconsin 1 · Florida 14 · New York 1 · Connecticut 1 · Michigan 7

About this foundation

Souder Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Souder Family Foundation Inc 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 Souder Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 29 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Souder Family Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (4 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Florida (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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