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Private foundation · EIN 36-6054751

Mazza Foundation

Chicago, IL

Mazza Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $2.19M in grants and contributions paid across 36 grants, with $49.8M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Big Shoulders Fund, Lurie Children's Hospital and Misericordia Foundation.

How to request funding

Contact
Mazza Foundation
Phone
3128554055
Address
120 S Riverside Suite 1700, Chicago, Il, 60606

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILScholarships$300,000
Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, ILNeuromuscular Program$300,000
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILNew Residence$300,000
Depaul UniversityChicago, ILScholarships$250,000
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILPrecision Neurology$250,000
Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneration to Generation Campaign$200,000
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, ILScholarships/Housing$125,000
Lyric Opera of ChicagoChicago, ILLyric Unlimited Program$75,000
Lumen Christi InstituteChicago, ILUniv Prog & Summer Seminars$50,000
Grant Park Music FestivalChicago, IL2025 Season$40,000
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILCommunity Engagement Program$30,000
Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, ILInstitute for Quality Science Teaching$25,000
Christ the King Jesuit College PrepChicago, ILScholarship Support$20,000
Little Brothers - Friends of the ElderlyChicago, ILVisiting Social Engagement Program$20,000
Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILLighthouse Media$15,000
Cristo Rey St Martin College PrepWaukegan, ILGeneral Operating Support$15,000
Gregorian University FoundationWashington, DCScholarship Support$15,000
Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, ILScience on the Go Program$15,000
Allendale AssociationLake Villa, ILRepairs to Greenhouse$12,000
Ascension Alexian BrothersElk Grove Village, ILSpiritual Care Program$10,000
Boys Hope Girls HopeWilmette, ILGeneral Operating Support$10,000
Catholic Extension SocietyChicago, ILFor Tekawitha Center Mn$10,000
Gilda's Club ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$10,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$10,000
Mercy Home for Boys and GirlsChicago, ILEducation & Career Resources Program$10,000

The 25 largest of 36 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Mazza Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Mazza Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $2,187,000 in grants and contributions paid (36 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Mazza Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Big Shoulders Fund (IL), $300K, Lurie Children's Hospital (IL), $300K, Misericordia Foundation (IL), $300K, Depaul University (IL), $250K and Northwestern Memorial Foundation (IL), $250K.