Private foundation · EIN 81-4585752 · Deerfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Belvedere Cares Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $652K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$652K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Urban InitiativesChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$200K
Big Brothers Big SistersCrystal Lake, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$86K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$85K
Jackson Chance FoundationChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$83K
Girls 4 ScienceChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$75K
Autism SpeaksChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$25K
A Better ChicagoChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$25K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School ChicagoChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$25K
Chicago Youth CentersChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$10K
Beat the Streets ChicagoChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$10K
Habitat for HumanityChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$8,500
T4youthConcord, NHOrganization's Exempt Purpose$7,500
The Connor Hunt Memorial FoundationNaperville, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$5,000
Chicago Childrens Advocacy CenterChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$5,000
Chicago Cat RescueChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$1,500
Dong Fang Chinese Performing ArtsChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$500
Sarah's CircleChicago, ILOrganization's Exempt Purpose$362

By state: Illinois 16 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Belvedere Cares Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Deerfield, Illinois, administered in care of Miller Cooper, 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 Belvedere Cares Inc 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 Belvedere Cares Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $652K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Belvedere Cares Inc give?

Illinois (16 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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