Private foundation · EIN 82-2759714 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard L Duchossois Memorial 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: 7 grants paid, $675K total, median $100K. 71% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$675K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in IL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$161M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Opportunity in OverallsNashville, TN2024 grant - opportunity in overalls$300K
CASA Lake CountyVernon Hills, IL2024 grant - casa lake county$100K
Junior Achievement ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral purposes$100K
Uniting VoicesChicago, IL2024 grant - uniting voices chicago$100K
International Neighborhood CollaborativeChicago, IL2024 grant - the dovetail project$25K
Leave No Veteran BehindChicago, IL2024 grant -leave no veteran behind$25K
Warrior Scholar Project FoundationAlexandria, VA2024 grant - warrior scholar project$25K

By state: Illinois 5 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Richard L Duchossois Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Richard L Duchossois, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Richard L Duchossois Memorial 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 Richard L Duchossois Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $675K across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Richard L Duchossois Memorial Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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