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Stearns Family Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Neele E Stearns. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $625K. Total assets have grown from $783K in 2011 to $2.4M 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Florida. According to available records, Stearns Family Charitable Fund has made 91 grants totaling $512K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $360K in 2022 to $152K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $37K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, South Carolina, Massachusetts, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$38K
Based on 30 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.
Stearns Family Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, SC, MA.
Stearns Family Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $512K across 91 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $37K.
Stearns Family Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stearns Family Charitable Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neele E Stearns | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bonnie Stearns | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Sprenger | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kendra Drozd | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$187K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$152K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$168K
Distribution Amount
$133K
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$512K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Field MuseumNATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION | Chicago, IL | $28K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $23K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundPROMOTE ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hilton Head Christian AcademyEDUCATION SUPPORT | Bluffton, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| ClearbrookAUTISM SUPPORT | Arlington Heights, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres HomesCARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS | Evanston, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Better Government AssociationADVANCING GOVERNMENTAL TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationEDUCATION SUPPORT | Golf, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Lynn UniversityEDUCATION SUPPORT/SCHOLARSHIPS | Boca Raton, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademySUPPORT RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Baptist Health FoundationHOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE SUPPORT | Boynton Beach, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| The Heritage FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship FundEDUCATION SUPPORT | Delray Beach, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Glencoe Union ChurchRELIGIOUS SUPPORT | Glencoe, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Skokie, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Organized CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $650 | 2023 |
| St Mary CemeteryCEMETERY SUPPORT. | Ohio, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Women'S BoardGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| May River Montessori SchoolEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Bluffton, SC | $500 | 2023 |
| EarlierorgBREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND DETECTION. | Greensboro, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationPARKINSON RESEARCH | Hagerstown, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Old Elm Scholarship FoundationEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityEDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | Durham, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| The Licorice ProjectCANCER SUPPORT SERVICES | Wilmette, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| North Shore University Health SystemGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Accelerate InstituteTO ACCELERATE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOR ALL STUDENTS. | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| North Lawndale College PrepEDUCATION SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| City Year ChicagoEDUCATION SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Advance IllinoisEDUCATION SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Joffrey BalletARTS SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |