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Best Portion Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is William Thomas. It holds total assets of $15.4M. Annual income is reported at $4.2M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Massachusetts. According to available records, Best Portion Foundation has made 59 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $1.7M annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.7M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $512K, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Virginia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$80K
Largest Grant
$292K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Best Portion Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, VA.
Best Portion Foundation has distributed a total of $4.5M across 59 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $512K.
Best Portion Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Best Portion Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Gail Waller | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Timothy Schwertfeger | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Schwertfeger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$15.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$15.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Avenue FoundationPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| The Chicago Scholars FoundationPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $512K | 2022 |
| Leap InnovationsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $125K | 2022 |
| Randolph CollegePUBLIC | Lynchburg, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaPUBLIC | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Partnership For College CompletionPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2022 |
| ChiartsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| The Cafe GroupPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| School Year AbroadPUBLIC | North Andover, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Thrive ChicagoPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Educators For ExcellencePUBLIC | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| The Chicago Public Education FundPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $49K | 2022 |
| One GoalPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| The Bridgespan Group IncPUBLIC | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Urban GatewaysPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Kipp Chicago SchoolsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| GenunityPUBLIC | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Invest For KidsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Bulamu Healthcare InternationalPUBLIC | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Chicago Media ProjectPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| Chicago Scholars FoundationPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $265K | 2021 |
| Roger Baldwin FoundationPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2021 |
| A Better ChicagoPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2021 |
| Partnership For College ComPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2021 |
| Kids First ChicagoPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| Chicago High School Of The ArtsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| Sga Youth & Family ServicesPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| Chicago SchoolsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Education FundPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2021 |
| Chicago Collegiate CharterPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2021 |
| Bulamu Healthcare LnternatiPUBLIC | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2021 |
| Mikva Challenge GrantPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2021 |
| Evans Scholar FoundationPUBLIC | Boston, MA | $100K | 2020 |
| Chicago ScholarsPUBLIC | Chicago, IL | $88K | 2020 |