Private foundation · EIN 81-3101626 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John R Flanagan 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, $1.2M total, median $50K. 73% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$1.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$31M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILFor general charitable purposes$525K
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILFor general charitable purposes$250K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILFor general charitable purposes$150K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNFor general charitable purposes$70K
Friends of Apostle IslandBayfield, WIFor general charitable purposes$50K
Metropolitan Family ServicesChicago, ILFor general charitable purposes$50K
The Neighborhood BridgeOak Park, ILFor general charitable purposes$50K
Friends of NachusaFranklin Grove, ILFor general charitable purposes$25K
Recreation and Fitness ResourcesBayfield, WIFor general charitable purposes$25K
Legal Aid for New Entrepreneurs IncChicago, ILFor general charitable purposes$20K
Beauty in Beauty Out FoundationChicago, ILFor general charitable purposes$10K

By state: Illinois 8 · Wisconsin 2 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of David S Crossett, 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 John R Flanagan 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 John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (8 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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