Private foundation · EIN 47-4939829 · Lake Bluff, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cretors 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: 31 grants paid, $490K total, median $10K. 68% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$490K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILEnvironmental and garden education$50K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYProvide health care support abroad$50K
RagdaleLake Forest, ILTo pursue cultural consciousness throughout our organization through substantive learning and transparent policies$50K
Chicago Foundation for WomenChicago, ILProviding social support for women and girls.$35K
LearnChicago, ILEnhance education$25K
American Red CrossChicago, ILFor assisting community needs$20K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILTo end hunger by connecting our neighbors with healthy food$20K
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILProviding education and community engagement through classical music$20K
The Night MinistryChicago, ILTo provide human connection, housing support, and health care to members of our community who are unhoused$20K
Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, ILSupport social services and educational needs$15K
Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationNew York, NYFurthering arts through social programs$10K
Best BuddiesMiami, FLCreating opportunities for friendships for people with intellectual and development disabilities$10K
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILMedia creating for education purposes$10K
Erie Family Health FoundationChicago, ILSupport erie family health center mission$10K
Family FocusChicago, ILWe serve families by giving parents support, knowledge, and resources they need to give their children the best possible start in life$10K
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKWe are committed to ending childhood hunger$10K
Fenix Family Health CenterHighwood, ILProvide medical care to low income and uninsured people$10K
Icc Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceNorth Chicago, ILTo improve the wellness of all people through innovative, interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discov…$10K
Lurie Children's FoundationChicago, ILTo create a healthier future for every child$10K
National Outdoor Leadership School (nols)Lander, WYTo be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills.$10K
Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VAWe create solutions that deliver safe surgery to people where it's needed most$10K
Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CAProvide nonpolitical humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in palestine.$10K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCLeader in providing and promoting compassionate, comprehensive reproductive health care, education, and rights$10K
Sarah's CircleChicago, ILProvide a full continuum of services for women to help them permanently end their homelessness$10K
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CATo end suicide among lgbtq$10K
Women EmployedChicago, ILPursue equity for women in the workforce by effecting policy change$10K
Community Youth Network Counseling(cyn)Grayslake, ILCounseling services$5,000
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILSupporting the integral human development of its students by proving outstanding teaching & academic excellence.$5,000
Goodman TheaterChicago, ILSupport for arts and culture$5,000
Steppenwolf TheaterChicago, ILSupport for arts and culture$5,000
Tunidito Children and Family ServicesTucson, AZEmotional support for children and families$5,000

By state: Illinois 21 · New York 2 · California 2 · Florida 1 · Oklahoma 1 · Wyoming 1

About this foundation

Cretors Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois, administered in care of Phyllis R Cretors, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Cretors 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 Cretors Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $490K across 31 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Cretors Family Foundation give?

Illinois (21 grants), New York (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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