Private foundation · EIN 45-2561064 · Wilmette, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Foundation

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: 11 grants paid, $97K total, median $5,000. 73% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$97K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic CharitiesChicago, ILFurtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose$28K
First Tee Coachella ValleyPalm Desert, CAFurther Exempt Purpose$15K
First TeeChicago, ILFurther Exempt Purpose$15K
Old Saint Patricks ChurchChicago, ILFurtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose$10K
Prairie Fire DepartmentByron, ILFurther charitable purpose$5,000
Caf AmericaAlexandria, VAFurther Exempt Purpose$5,000
Catholic Extension SocietyChicago, ILFurther Exempt Purpose$5,000
Evans Scholarship FoundationGlenview, ILFurtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose$5,000
Bobby Jones CafStaten Island, NYFurtherance of Tax Exempt Purpose$5,000
Spark VenturesChicago, ILfurther exempt purpose$2,500
Mundelein SeminaryMundelein, ILfurther exempt purpose$1,000

By state: Illinois 8 · California 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmette, Illinois, administered in care of Stephen J Nardi, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Foundation 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 Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Stephen J & Deirdre Nardi Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (8 grants), California (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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