Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,257 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,850. 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$199,257
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,850
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,705 the year before.
94% 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 | $143,000 | 8 | $21,681 |
| 2024 | $24,705 | 8 | $221,585 |
| 2025 | $199,257 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust 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 Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $189,657 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,800 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $200 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Epilepsy (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy) | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,850 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Our Place of New Trier Township | Unrestricted charitable gift | $19,977 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Children's research fund campaign for stanley manne children's research institute | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $6,300 |
| Mario Lemieux Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,025 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Figueroa Wu Family Foundation | Pilsen food pantry | $1,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | Wfmt/wttw - public radio programming | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | Unrestricted charitable gift | $105 |
| King's Harvest Ministries | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra A Cafaro
- Terrance K Livingston
Questions people ask
Does Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust give?
$199,257 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Debra A Cafaro (Co-Trustee) and Terrance K Livingston (Co-Trustee).
What does Cafaro-Livingston Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, food and hunger and health.