Best Walter & Edith Foundation
Accepts applications
Best Walter & Edith Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $308,260 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$308,260
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $265,620 the year before.
18% 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 | $265,620 | 38 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $308,260 | 39 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter Edith Best Foundation Adm C/O Bmo Bank NA PO Box 95672, Chicago, IL 60694-5672 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 461-6301 |
| What to submit | Proposals may be submitted, at any time, in writing to foundation administrator. |
| Deadlines | Year round applications accepted |
| Restrictions | To organizations which give substantial benefits to children including care, treatment, education, support and health of children. May include indirect benefits as well. |
What Best Walter & Edith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 38 | $303,260 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital | Program support | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memoral Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Program support | $20,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ascension Autism Spectrum (Asddrc) | Program support | $17,500 |
| Catholic Charities - Chicago | Program support | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center | Program support | $15,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Program support | $15,000 |
| Edward Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Family Shelter Service | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation | Program support | $8,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Program support | $7,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action | Program support | $6,000 |
| Lazarus House | Program support | $5,760 |
| Association for Individual Development | Program support | $5,000 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Program support | $5,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Program support | $5,000 |
| Royal Family Kids Camp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aid for Women | Program support | $5,000 |
| Family Rescue | Program support | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse of Tinley Park | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | Program support | $5,000 |
| Casa Central | Program support | $5,000 |
| Well Child Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lemons of Love | Program support | $5,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection | Program support | $5,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bear Necessities | Program support | $5,000 |
| Bridge Communities | Program support | $5,000 |
| Alive Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| My Joyful Heart | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Hand Club for Kids | Program support | $5,000 |
| Little Friends | Program support | $5,000 |
| Spectrios Institute for Low Vision | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kidsmatter Foundation Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Open Heart Magic | Program support | $4,000 |
| Sharing Notes | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hopes Front Door | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Kuhn
- Bmo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Best Walter & Edith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Year round applications accepted.
How much does Best Walter & Edith Foundation give?
$308,260 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Best Walter & Edith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Kuhn (Co-Trustee) and Bmo Bank N A (Co-Trustee).
What does Best Walter & Edith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.