Private foundation · EIN 82-2294585 · Frankfort, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jklm 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $305K total, median $50K. 80% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$305K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Archdiocese of Chicago Annual AppealChicago, ILGeneral$115K
St Paul of the CrossPark Ridge, ILGeneral$100K
Camp Awana- the Woods CampFredonia, WIGeneral$50K
Regina DominicanWilmette, ILGeneral$30K
Haitian Community OrganizationEvanston, ILGeneral$10K

By state: Illinois 4 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Jklm Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Illinois, administered in care of Daniel Leahy, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jklm Family 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 Jklm Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $305K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Jklm Family Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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