Private foundation · EIN 82-5238719 · Hinsdale, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zwirner Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation

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: 1 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $2.1M. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$2.1M
Median grant
$2.1M
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter (ein 36-6002114)Riverwoods, ILFor housing, care and medical treatment of animals$2.1M

About this foundation

Zwirner Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Zwirner Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation 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 Zwirner Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 1 grants, a median of $2.1M.

Where does Zwirner Foundation a Nonprofit Corporation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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