Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation
Accepts applications
Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.9 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
75% 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 | $1.9 million | 23 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 19 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 16 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bryan C Cressey 155 N Wacker Dr Ste 4500, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 897-8900 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Only major public charities are considered |
What Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Above Beyond Family Recovery Center | Unrestricted use | $1.4 million |
| Avocet Polymer Technologies Inc | Research | $260,000 |
| Healthsperien | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lake Forest Academy | Unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Uic Department of Surgery | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Chicago Institute for Rebt | Unrestricted use | $28,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Unrestriced use | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Gateway for Cancer Research | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PCRM Inc | Unrestriced use | $5,000 |
| Revive Center for Housing and Heali | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Woman's Boa | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| H Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan C Cressey
- Iliana Sweis
- Shelby Caparelli
Questions people ask
Does Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan C Cressey (President), Iliana Sweis (Treasurer) and Shelby Caparelli (Secretary).
What does Bryan Cressey and Iliana Sweis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.