Center Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Center Street Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,100 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$67,100
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$67,032
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,025 the year before.
55% 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 | $29,100 | 14 | $142,905 |
| 2024 | $63,025 | 11 | $79,738 |
| 2025 | $67,100 | 11 | $67,032 |
How to apply
Center Street 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 Center Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $33,100 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $31,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Monicas Senior Living | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Springboard Foundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Indian Hill Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Neighbor by Neighbor | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Wisconsin | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Santas Volunteers | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Reading Power | Charitable | $350 |
| Gift of Adoption | Charitable purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest MacVicar
- Janice MacVicar
Questions people ask
Does Center Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Center Street Foundation give?
$67,100 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Center Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest MacVicar (President) and Janice MacVicar (Trustee).
What does Center Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.