Private foundation · EIN 84-3602824 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Steven Lanter Charitable 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: 45 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $20K. 29% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$1.0M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ronald McDonald House Charities IncSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$75K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOGeneral purposes$65K
Thrive AzPeoria, AZGeneral purposes$60K
A Million Stars Inc - College BoundSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$50K
Amare Nfp - Recovery Support ServicesWood River, ILGeneral purposes$50K
Southwestern Illinois Jets Basketball Club (swil)Belleville, ILGeneral purposes$40K
Mitchell Swaback Charities - Harvest Compassion CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$35K
Intentional SportsChicago, ILGeneral purposes$32K
Box United - Fight Like a GirlChicago, ILGeneral purposes$30K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the ValleyPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$30K
Future for KidsTempe, AZGeneral purposes$30K
Elevate St LouisRichmond Heights, MOGeneral purposes$25K
Invest for KidsChicago, ILGeneral purposes$25K
Lydia's House IncSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$25K
New City FellowshipSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$25K
Our Little HavenSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$25K
USA Cycling FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral purposes$25K
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZGeneral purposes$22K
A Seat at the TableSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$20K
All Hands & HeartsWashington, DCGeneral purposes$20K
Beat the Streets ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral purposes$20K
Crossroads Counseling CentersCreve Coeur, MOGeneral purposes$20K
Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$20K
Opportunity4kidsScottsdale, AZGeneral purposes$20K
The Base Chicago (the Baseball Inc)Chicago, ILGeneral purposes$20K
The BlocChicago, ILGeneral purposes$20K
Kids in the MiddleSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$15K
Stray Rescue of St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$15K
A New LeafMesa, AZGeneral purposes$10K
All Among US LLCFerguson, MOGeneral purposes$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of St Charles CountySt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$10K
Capital C FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$10K
Childhelp USA IncLignum, VAGeneral purposes$10K
Chileno Bay Foundation Inc Co Discovery Land CompanyScottsdale, AZGeneral purposes$10K
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Illinois Carol Fisher ChapterDes Plaines, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Equipping the Called - Foster ClosetCollinsville, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Friends of Kids With CancerSt Louis, MOGeneral purposes$10K
Helping Hands for Single MomsPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$10K
Hope Women's CenterPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$10K
Not My KidScottsdale, AZGeneral purposes$10K
The 100 Thousand FoundationDeerfield, ILGeneral purposes$10K
Women's Sports FoundationNew York, NYGeneral purposes$10K
Bright Star Community OutreachChicago, ILGeneral purposes$7,500
Elyssa's Mission - Suicide PreventionNorthbrook, ILGeneral purposes$6,000
Amanda Hope Rainbow AngelsPhoenix, AZGeneral purposes$5,000

By state: Missouri 14 · Arizona 14 · Illinois 13 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Steven Lanter Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Steven Lanter Charitable 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 Steven Lanter Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 45 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Steven Lanter Charitable Foundation give?

Missouri (14 grants), Arizona (14 grants), Illinois (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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