Best Portion Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Best Portion Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $539,663. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$539,663
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 16 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 15 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Best Portion 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.
What Best Portion Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $874,752 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,732 |
| New York | 1 | $75,416 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,248 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Scholars Foundation | Public | $539,663 |
| Randolph College | Public | $100,732 |
| A Better Chicago | Public | $100,472 |
| Teach for America | Public | $75,416 |
| Kids First Chicago | Public | $54,910 |
| School Year Abroad | Public | $50,000 |
| Partnership for College Completion | Public | $49,871 |
| Evergreen Climate Innovations | Public | $35,000 |
| Dream for Kids | Public | $25,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Public | $25,000 |
| Stryv 365 | Public | $25,000 |
| Manny & Pat Pulido Sanchez Foundation | Public | $25,000 |
| Bulamu Healthcare International | Public | $20,248 |
| Chiarts | Public | $14,836 |
| Mikva Challenge | Public | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M Gail Waller
- Timothy Schwertfeger
- Andrew Schwertfeger
Questions people ask
Does Best Portion Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Best Portion Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Best Portion Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Gail Waller (President), Timothy Schwertfeger (Vice President, Secretary,) and Andrew Schwertfeger (Director).
What does Best Portion Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.