Caccomo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Caccomo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$300,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $290,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $290,000 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 7 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Caccomo Family 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 Caccomo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $276,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society | Pledge to support modern imaging equipment in zoo hospital | $125,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Caccomo Biomechanical Research Fund | $116,000 |
| Amvets | Pledge to support college scholarships for veterans | $24,000 |
| Keshet | Pledge to support programs for disabled young adults | $10,000 |
| PACE at National Louis University | Support for scholarships | $10,000 |
| WTTW | Support for WTTW's nature programming | $10,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matrin H Tish
- Eric N Mann
- Leonard H Popowcer
Questions people ask
Does Caccomo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caccomo Family Foundation give?
$300,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Caccomo Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matrin H Tish (President / Treasurer / Director), Eric N Mann (Director) and Leonard H Popowcer (Secretary / Director).
What does Caccomo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.