Chicago Society Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chicago Society Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,100 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$49,100
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $35,000 | 4 | $937,882 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $49,100 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Chicago Society 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chicago Society Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $49,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | post-secondary need scholarships | $30,000 |
| Polish Scouting Organization | Jamboree event | $5,600 |
| Legion of Young Polish Women | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Way Back Inn | operating expenses | $5,000 |
| United Colors of Pink | Cancer awareness | $2,500 |
| Paderewski Academy | Musical event | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Konopka
- Christopher Grzadiel
- Walter Piecewicz
Questions people ask
Does Chicago Society Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chicago Society Foundation give?
$49,100 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chicago Society Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Konopka (Secretary), Christopher Grzadiel (Treasurer) and Walter Piecewicz (Treasurer).
What does Chicago Society Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.