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Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Bryan Cressey. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $210K. Total assets have grown from $11K in 2019 to $5.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation has made 197 grants totaling $14.8M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $3.1M in 2020 to $3.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $4.5M distributed across 63 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1.3M, with an average award of $75K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation reported 197 individual grants totaling $15 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $15,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.3 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $1.9 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in IL, which received 128 of the 197 grants on record (65 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 12 states. Of its 45 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Above Beyond Family Recovery Center ($10 million), Harvard Law School ($725,000) and Episcopal Charities ($390,000).
Computed from 197 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 12 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$70K
Largest Grant
$970K
Based on 22 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.
Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 197 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, TN.
Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation has distributed a total of $14.8M across 197 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1.3M.
The application deadline is THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. Only major public charities are considered.
Bryan Cressey And Iliana Sweis Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iliana Sweis | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shelby Caparelli | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryan C Cressey | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.9M
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.9M
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
$1.9M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$204K
Distribution Amount
$287K
Total: $5M
Total Grants
197
Total Giving
$14.8M
Average Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolUNRESTRICTED USE | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Above Beyond Family Recovery CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Harvard Law SchoolUNRESTRICED USE | Cambridge, MA | $125K | 2023 |
| Greenlight FundUNRESTRICTED USE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uic Craniofacial InstituteUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Lake Forest AcademyUNRESTRICTED USE | Lake Forest, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | Virginia Beach, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Revive Center For Housing And HealiUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Adler PlanetariumUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Junior AchievementUNRESTRICED USE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Episcopal CharitiesUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Barrington Children'S CharitiesUNRESTRICTED USE | Barrington, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Chicago Institute For RebtUNRESTRICTED USE | Mt Prospect, IL | $13K | 2023 |
| Glenwood AcademyUNRESTRICTED USE | Glenwood, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Marine Corps Heritage FoundationUNRESTRICTED USE | Triangle, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| La Rabida Children'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED USE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| St Leonard'S MinistriesUNRESTRICED USE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Above And Beyond Free Food PantryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Pcrm IncUNRESTRICED USE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Sleeping Giant PticUNRESTRICTED USE | Steamboat Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Harvard MagazineUNRESTRICTED USE | Cambridge, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| Farm SanctuaryUNRESTRICTED | Watkins Glen, NY | $200 | 2023 |