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Private foundation · EIN 36-4263312

Foley Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

Foley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $224K in grants and contributions paid across 51 grants, with $4.9M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Golden Apple Foundation, Uc Santa Cruz Foundation and Save the Bay.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Golden Apple FoundationChicago, ILEducation$65,000
Uc Santa Cruz FoundationSanta Cruz, CAEducation$40,000
Save the BayProvidence, RICommunity$21,000
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High SchoolChicago, ILEducation$12,000
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILEducation$10,000
The Network Advocating Against Domestic ViolenceChicago, ILCommunity$5,250
Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DCCommunity$5,250
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant Refugee RightsChicago, ILCommunity$5,250
Neighborhood Funders GroupAlexandria, VACommunity$5,250
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILTo Provide Support to Inner-City Schools$5,000
Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy CoalitionBronx New York, NYFor Community Housing$4,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILCommunity$3,950
Community HealthChicago, ILCommunity$3,000
Part of the SolutionBronx New York, NYFor Building Education Equity$2,900
Genesys WorksChicago, ILTo Facilitate Work Experiences for High School Students and Provide Additional Skills$2,500
MiserecordiaChicago, ILCommunity$2,500
Renaissance Social ServicesChicago, ILFor Homelessness Prevention$2,050
Northwestern University Mesulam CnadcChicago, ILHealthcare$2,000
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAFor Expanding Natural Sites$1,800
Connected ChefEast Elmhurst, NYCommunity$1,700
Prairie Ridge Fine Arts BoostersCrystal Lake, ILFor the Fine Arts Program$1,575
Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, ILCommunity$1,500
Encore Music AcademyCrystal Lake, ILFor Program Participation Cost$1,325
Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake (celebrate Recovery)Crystal Lake, ILFor Recovery Services$1,325
American Liver Foundation (biliary Atresia Fund for the Cure)West Orange, NJFor Liver Transplant Research$1,050

The 25 largest of 51 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Foley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Foley Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Foley Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $224,025 in grants and contributions paid (51 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Foley Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Golden Apple Foundation (IL), $65K, Uc Santa Cruz Foundation (CA), $40K, Save the Bay (RI), $21K, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School (IL), $12K and St Ignatius College Prep (IL), $10K.