Private foundation · EIN 81-5011883 · Northfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rick and Tina Malnati Charitable Foundation 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $449K total, median $3,000. 76% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$449K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in IL
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILGeneral$285K
St Catherine of Siena St LucyOak Park, ILGeneral$59K
International SamaritanAnn Arbor, MIGeneral$10K
One Hundred Thousand FoundationDeerfield, ILGeneral$10K
St Peter and St PaulGlenview, ILGeneral$10K
Mudgirls StudioLinwood, NJGeneral$7,000
Maccabi USAPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$6,000
Minds Matter ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral$5,500
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral$5,043
Armenian Relief MissionWinnetka, ILGeneral$5,000
By the HandChicago, ILGeneral$5,000
City YearBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
Elm MinistriesPeotone, ILGeneral$5,000
Pickles GroupWinnetka, ILGeneral$5,000
Evanston Dance CenterEvanston, ILGeneral$3,000
Joseph Peter Bartzis FoundationCarol Stream, ILGeneral$3,000
New Trier Athletic FundWinnetka, ILGeneral$3,000
Chicago Hope AcademyChicago, ILGeneral$2,500
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, ILGeneral$2,500
Chicago Mahogany FoundationChicago, ILGeneral$2,500
Parenteach InstituteEvanston, ILGeneral$2,500
Willow Creek Community ChurchSouth Barrington, ILGeneral$2,000
Cba Media and Civic Education IncChicago, ILGeneral$1,000
Lawndale Community ChurchChicago, ILGeneral$1,000
RiseWinnetka, ILGeneral$1,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral$1,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral$1,000
Folds of HonorInverness, ILGeneral$500
Pfic NetworkStanton, KYGeneral$500

By state: Illinois 22 · Michigan 1 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Rick and Tina Malnati Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Northfield, Illinois, administered in care of Keith W Cantrell, 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 Rick and Tina Malnati Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Rick and Tina Malnati Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $449K across 29 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Rick and Tina Malnati Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (22 grants), Michigan (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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