Private foundation · EIN 83-3060254 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marilyn Rauland Kidder 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: 64 grants paid, $720K total, median $6,000. 17% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
64
$720K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in IL
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rockbridge Church of God HolinessColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$76K
Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalChicago, ILGeneral purposes$60K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILGeneral purposes$45K
Lurie Children's FoundationChicago, ILGeneral purposes$45K
Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, OHGeneral purposes$40K
Wttw - Window to the World Communications - PBSChicago, ILGeneral purposes$30K
Pawsitive AllianceBellevue, WAGeneral purposes$20K
Colorado Animal Rescue ExpressEnglewood, COGeneral purposes$18K
Rotary Club of Fort Collins BreakfastFort Collins, COGeneral purposes$16K
Boone Elementary PTODallas, TXGeneral purposes$15K
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral purposes$15K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral purposes$15K
The Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDGeneral purposes$15K
Grace Lutheran ChurchLibertyville, ILGeneral purposes$13K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLGeneral purposes$11K
Feeding Our Community Ourselves Inc (foco Cafe)Fort Collins, COGeneral purposes$10K
Impact(ed) InternationalSilver Spring, MDGeneral purposes$10K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNGeneral purposes$10K
Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CTGeneral purposes$10K
Nch Healthcare SystemNaples, FLGeneral purposes$10K
Neighbor to NeighborFort Collins, COGeneral purposes$10K
Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Salem YMCASalem, MAGeneral purposes$10K
San Angelo Stock Show SyndicateSan Angelo, TXGeneral purposes$10K
Trinity United Church of ChristDeerfield, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, INGeneral purposes$9,000
Barrington High School Horseshoe ClubFox River Grove, ILGeneral purposes$8,000
Las Animas Helping HandsLas Animas, COGeneral purposes$8,000
Naples Zoo at Caribbean GardensNaples, FLGeneral purposes$7,500
Three Birds AllianceAurora, COGeneral purposes$7,000
Angel Baskets IncTelluride, COGeneral purposes$6,000
Colorado Mission of MercyColorado Springs, COGeneral purposes$6,000
Fellowship in Serving Humanity (fish)Anchorage, AKGeneral purposes$6,000
Animal Investigation ResponseFort Worth, TXGeneral purposes$5,000
Artis-NaplesNaples, FLGeneral purposes$5,000
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenDallas, TXGeneral purposes$5,000
Dallas Zoological SocietyDallas, TXGeneral purposes$5,000
Eagles Autism ChallengePhiladelphia, PAGeneral purposes$5,000
Humane TomorrowFlower Mound, TXGeneral purposes$5,000
Jenkintown Food Cupboard IncJenkintown, PAGeneral purposes$5,000
Lasting AdventuresGroveland, CAGeneral purposes$5,000
MIT Sloan School of ManagementCambridge, MAGeneral purposes$5,000
Northwestern UniversityChicago, ILGeneral purposes$5,000
The Hidden Opponent IncAustin, TXGeneral purposes$5,000
Two By Two Character DevelopmentDubuque, IAGeneral purposes$5,000
University of Alaska FoundationFairbanks, AKGeneral purposes$5,000
Vindeket Foods - Vndkt - Food RescueFort Collins, COGeneral purposes$5,000
Archuleta Seniors IncPagosa Springs, COGeneral purposes$4,000
Columbia Interfaith Resource CenterColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
Disabled Resource ServicesFort Collins, COGeneral purposes$4,000
Love ColumbiaColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
No Kill Columbia IncColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
Pueblo Community Soup KitchenPueblo, COGeneral purposes$4,000
Ted Hendricks FoundationArlington Heights, ILGeneral purposes$4,000
The Heartest Yard FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral purposes$4,000
Unchained Melodies Dog RescueColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
Voluntary Action CenterColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
Welcome Home IncColumbia, MOGeneral purposes$4,000
Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral purposes$3,500
Ronald Mc Donald House - MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral purposes$3,000

By state: Illinois 11 · Missouri 7 · Colorado 12 · Texas 9 · Ohio 1 · Florida 4

About this foundation

Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Marilyn R Kidder, 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 Marilyn Rauland Kidder 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 Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $720K across 64 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation give?

Illinois (11 grants), Missouri (7 grants), Colorado (12 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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