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Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. It holds total assets of $5.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $937K in 2011 to $6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, California and Colorado. According to available records, Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation has made 351 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $357K in 2020 to $436K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 160 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $56K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 130 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Wisconsin, Illinois, which account for 32% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 62 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.
Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 351 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, WI, IL.
Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 351 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $56K.
Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Sethness | PRESIDENT/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary R Sethness | VICE PRES/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Norman A Ryan | TREASURER/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randall Romei | SECRETARY/DIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$551K
Total Assets
$6M
Fair Market Value
$9.2M
Net Worth
$6M
Grants Paid
$436K
Contributions
$100K
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$416K
Total: $5.8M
Total Grants
351
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
130
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedUNRESTRICTED | Woolly Bugger, WV | $23K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Depaul University$5,000 UNRESTRICTED;$20,000 SCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone To Yukon ConservationUNRESTRICTED | Canmore | $20K | 2023 |
| Land O'Lakes ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Land Olakes, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Wilderness WatchUNRESTRICTED | Missoula, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Tomorrow'S Kids Endowment FundFEED OUR RURAL KIDS | Eagle River, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $12K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Northwoods AllianceUNRESTRICTED | Conover, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| National Abortion FederationUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| K9'S For WarriorsUNRESTRICTED | Ponte Verda, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| St Norbert CollegeCENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT | De Pere, WI | $9K | 2023 |
| American River ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Coloma, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Evironmental Defense FundUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectUNRESTRICTED | Topeka, KS | $8K | 2023 |
| Chicago Scholars FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Nashville, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| American Prarie FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Malta, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Digs With DignityUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone ForeverWOLF PROJECT | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Barack Obama FoundationGIRLS OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Trevor ProjectUNRESTRICTED | West Hollywood, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Freinds Of The Boundry Waters WildeUNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsUNRESTRICTED | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Abortion Care NetworkUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| University Child Development SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mary'S Dogs Rescue AdoptionUNRESTRICTED | Northwood, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Connors Climb FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Exeter, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare ShelUNRESTRICTED | Gwinn, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmUNRESTRICTED | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Crisis Text LineUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Freinds Of The ClearwaterUNRESTRICTED | Moscow, ID | $4K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task ForceUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Carbon 180UNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| National Center For Transgender EquUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater WashiUNRESTRICTED | Spokane, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth ProgramsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Voyageurs ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Freinds Of Land O'Lakes LibraryUNRESTRICTED | Land Olakes, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Young Cen For Immigrant Childrens RUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Malala FundUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| OutyouthUNRESTRICTED | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Ingersoll Gender CenterUNRESTRICTED | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |