Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois
Preselected recipients only
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. 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$4,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$40,899
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,250 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $4,500 | 3 | $37,696 |
| 2024 | $5,250 | 3 | $40,234 |
| 2025 | $4,500 | 3 | $40,899 |
How to apply
Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois 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 Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence University | For the benefit of vivian khan | $1,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon U | For the benefit of hudson orfe | $1,500 |
| Indiana University | For the benefit of abby heck | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon V Levine
- Maureen Levine
- Cynthia Muller
- Sharon Bennett
Questions people ask
Does Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois give?
$4,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois?
Its 2025 filing lists Gordon V Levine (Executive Director), Maureen Levine (Secretary/Treasurer), Cynthia Muller (Director) and Sharon Bennett (Asst. Sec./Treas.).
What does Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.