Private foundation · EIN 47-4587322 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Debicki 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: 31 grants paid, $965K total, median $30K. 77% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$965K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in IL
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second SenseChicago, ILMedical research and outreach$100K
Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILMedical research$75K
The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy IncChicago, ILChildren's shelter$75K
Avenues to IndependencePark Ridge, ILDisability outreach$55K
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, ILReligious activities$55K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYMedical outreach$55K
Salvation ArmyChicago, ILPoverty relief$55K
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders AssociationChicago, ILMedical research$50K
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILScholarship$50K
Have DreamsPark Ridge, ILDisability and community outreach$50K
American Cancer SocietyChicago, ILMedical research$35K
CareAtlanta, GADisaster relief$35K
Project HopeHagerstown, MDMedical research and outreach$35K
The International Eye FoundationKensington, MDMedical research$35K
American Heart AssociationChicago, ILMedical research$30K
Arthritis FoundationChicago, ILMedical research$30K
YMCA of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILChildren and adult disability outreach$25K
KeshetNorthbrook, ILChildren and adult disability outreach$18K
Pace at National Louis UniversityChicago, ILCommunity outreach$13K
Cals Angel FoundationSt Charles, ILMedical research and outreach$12K
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAChildren and adult disability outreach$12K
Disability Lead Co National Able NetworkChicago, ILMedical research and outreach$10K
Fitms Neuobalance CenterChicago, ILChildren's outreach$10K
Honor Flight ChicagoRosemont, ILVeteran outreach$10K
The Brenen Hornstein Autism Research & Education FoundationElk Grove, ILMedical research and outreach$6,000
Access Living of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, ILDisability and community outreach$5,000
Aspiritech NfpHighland, ILDisability employment$5,000
Ladder UpChicago, ILCommunity outreach$5,000
Special Children's CharitiesChicago, IDDisability and community outreach$5,000
The Cpa Endowment Fund of IllinoisChicago, ILScholarship and outreach$5,000
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COAnimal sanctuary$5,000

By state: Illinois 24 · Maryland 2 · New York 1 · Georgia 1 · California 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Debicki Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Neal Gerber Eisenberg Llp, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Debicki 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 Debicki Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $965K across 31 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Debicki Foundation give?

Illinois (24 grants), Maryland (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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