100 Thousand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
100 Thousand Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$117,710
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,000 | 6 | $154,718 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 10 | $79,165 |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 14 | $117,710 |
How to apply
100 Thousand Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $180,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing Out Negativity | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| That Harper Kid | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Metro Squash | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| The Base | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Chicago Street Soccer | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Juice Hoops Foundation | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Box United | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Chicago | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Owls Lacrosse | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Urban Initiatives | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Peace Runners 773 | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Malnati
- David Brenner
- Dan Nikitas
Questions people ask
Does 100 Thousand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 100 Thousand Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs 100 Thousand Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick Malnati (President), David Brenner (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Dan Nikitas (Director).