Private foundation · EIN 44-6011936 · Chicago, Illinois

Western Philanthropies 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $625K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$625K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rockport MusicRockport, MAGeneral support$250K
Bedrock GardensLee, NHGeneral support$150K
Thacher Island AssociationRockport, MAGeneral support$100K
The Open Door Cape Ann Food PantryGloucester, MAGeneral support$50K
Backyard GrowersGloucester, MAGeneral support$25K
Essex County GreenbeltEssex, MAGeneral support$25K
Trustees of the ReservationsNorth Andover, MAGeneral support$25K

By state: Massachusetts 6 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Western Philanthropies Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company Agent, tax-exempt since 1958. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Western Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Western Philanthropies Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $625K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Western Philanthropies Inc give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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