Private foundation · EIN 47-4442610 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clow Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $379K total, median $20K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$379K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Aurora UniversityAurora, ILRestricted$199K
Grindstone MinistriesWister, OKRestricted$40K
Orchard VillageSkokie, ILRestricted$30K
Whispering Meadows RanchFlagler Beach, FLRestricted$30K
Dogs for Better LivesCentral Point, ORRestricted$20K
Northshore FoundationEvanston, ILRestricted$20K
Bradley Yusim FoundationDeerfield, ILUnrestricted$20K
Batavia VFWBatavia, ILRestricted$10K
MooseheartMooseheart, ILRestricted$10K

By state: Illinois 6 · Oklahoma 1 · Florida 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Clow Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Julianne E Clow-Baltz, 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 Clow Family Foundation 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 Clow Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $379K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Clow Family Foundation give?

Illinois (6 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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