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Private foundation · EIN 36-3487139

Reichert Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

Reichert Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $774K in grants and contributions paid across 47 grants, with $16.1M 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 A Safe Place, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation and The Lambs.

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
A Safe PlaceZion, ILGeneral Operating purposes$74,000
Arnold Palmer Medical Center FoundationOrlando, FLGeneral Operating Purposes$70,000
The LambsLibertyville, ILGeneral Operations$62,000
Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WIScholarships$50,000
Paws for PatrickLake Forest, ILGeneral Operations$30,000
American Red CrossChicago, ILGeneral Operations$25,000
habitat for Humanity Lake County ILWaukegan, ILGeneral Operations$25,000
University of Wisc MilwuakeeMilwaukee, WIScholarships$25,000
Emily Brooks FoundationPewaukee, WIScholarship$25,000
International Bowling MuseumArlington, TXJack Reichert Library$25,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationDenver, COGeneral Operations$20,000
Cove SchoolNorthbrook, ILGeneral Operations$20,000
Chicago Food Depository Chicago ILChicago, ILGeneral Operations$20,000
The CradleEvanston, ILNursery$17,000
Habitat for humanity Eagle ColoradoAvon, COGeneral Operating purposes$15,000
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest ILChicago, ILGeneral Operations$15,000
Salvation ArmyAvon, COgeneral operations$15,000
Prison Fellowship Ministries Washington DCMerrifield, VAPrison ministry$15,000
First Presbyterian Church of Lake ForestLake Forest, ILGeneral Operations$12,500
American Lung Cancer AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Operations$12,000
The Lake County HavenLibertyville, ILGeneral Operations$12,000
American Heart AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Operations$12,000
PanCanManhattan Beach, CAGeneral Operations$12,000
Christian Outreach of LutheransWaukegan, ILGeneral Operating Purposes$10,000
Solution Center formerly Bethany houseFond du lac, WIGeneral Operations$10,000

The 25 largest of 47 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Reichert Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Reichert Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $774,000 in grants and contributions paid (47 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Reichert Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to A Safe Place (IL), $74K, Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation (FL), $70K, The Lambs (IL), $62K, Carroll University (WI), $50K and Paws for Patrick (IL), $30K.