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Magic Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in METTAWA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $415K. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Magic Charitable Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $472K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $100K and $158K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $158K distributed across 13 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Tennessee, District of Columbia, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 13 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.
Magic Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, TN, DC.
Magic Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $472K across 65 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Magic Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Magic Charitable Foundation is headquartered in METTAWA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Nicholas | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael J Nicholas | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David M Nicholas | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly C Luby | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erin L Trella | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$113K
Total Assets
$948K
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$948K
Grants Paid
$100K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$190K
Distribution Amount
$107K
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$472K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyTo improve the lives of people with cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic SchoolTo provide students a firm foundation in the Catholic faith, thereby creating the opportunity and the means to achieve academic excellence. | Lisle, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| La Casa NorteTo offer a continuum of housing resources and services to unaccompanied youth and families from Chicago's West and South Sides who experience or are at risk of homelessness. | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyTo conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | Arlington, VA | $7K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity InternationalTo bring people together to build homes, communities and hope through decent and affordable housing. | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Humble DesignTo custom design and fully furnish home interiors for individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityTo support excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community. | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Positive Coaching AllianceTo change the culture of youth sports so that every child, regardless of social or economic circumstance, has access to a positive youth sports experience. | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Depaul UniversityTo support the integral human development of its students. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed CTo bring hope, joy and unlimited possibilities through the healing power of the horse. | Harvard, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Active MindsSaving lives and building stronger families and communities through education, research, advocacy, in order to open up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Equestrian ConnectionTo provide equine-assisted therapy programs and services for special needs children and adults. | Lake Forest, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Erika'S LighthouseTo educate and raise awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. | Winnetka, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityTo work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationTo fight heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Wright-Way RescueTo reduce the number of homeless pets euthanized in the Midwest each year through an adoption program, community education, promotion of spaying and neutering, and a veterinary medicine program. | Morton Grove, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| World VisionTo work to help communities lift themselves out of poverty for good. | Federal Way, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Carmel Catholic High SchoolTo empower students to be servant leaders filled with zeal for faith and scholarship. | Mundelein, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| The Water ProjectTo provide reliable water projects to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. | Concord, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children'S HospiTo deliver exceptional, kid-friendly care to every child who needs it and to build safer spaces where children can grow up and thrive. | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Children And Adults With Adhd ChaddTo empower people affected by ADHD by providing evidence-based information, supporting individuals, their families, and professionals who assist them throughout their journeys and advocating for equity, inclusion, and universal rights. | Lanham, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| International Rett Syndrome FoundatTo accelerate full spectrum research to cure Rett syndrome and empower families with information, knowledge and connectivity. | Cincinnati, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic SchoolTo promote educational excellence in a Catholic environment and offer opportunities for students to attain their full potential. | Lake Zurich, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitaTo advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| National Alliance On Mental IllnessTo build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. | Arlington, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundTo sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to global levels in nearly 100 countries. | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun VioleTo end gun violence. | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossTo prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| The Les Turner Als FoundationTo provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families and to advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment and cure of ALS. | Skokie, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army World Service OfTo improve the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of the poor throughout the world where The Salvation Army is active. | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Us Fund For Unicef Dba Unicef UsaTo save and improve children's lives and to advance and protect child rights and to provide health care, immunizations, nutrition, access to safe water and sanitation services, education, protection and emergency relief. | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving ChildrenTo feed starving children in body and spirit and to work together with organizations and ministries across the globe to end hunger. | Coon Rapids, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake CountyTo provide simple, decent and affordable homes that hard-working, low-income families can own. | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersTo provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care. | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |