Children's Care Foundation
Accepts applications
Children's Care Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $881,856. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$881,856
- Assets$73.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 9 | $62.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 8 | $68.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 9 | $73.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Campbell 307 N Michigan Avenue Ste 1005, Chicago, IL 60601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 201-0540 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not have a formal application form. The following information is requested before a grant can be considered: 1) an executive summary of your specific proposal, 2) the specific problem to be addressed and constituency it will serve, 3) why your organization should undertake such a proposed project and your solution strategy along with an explanation of how this would fit with existing programs, 4) results to be achieved and how they will be measured, 5) why you believe your proposal is worthy of a grant and anything else you consider material to your request, 6) a brief description of your organization, its staff and present programs, past major accomplishments, and a list of your officers and directors, 7) a full listing of corporate and foundation donors with their level of support, 8) promotional brochures, catalogues, or printed releases relative to your organization and its programs, and 9) detailed financial information such as budget, financial reports, etc. |
| Restrictions | Charitable grants are limited for the benefit of poor and needy children in metropolitan chicago area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Children's Care Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $2.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health | General support | $881,856 |
| Saint Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center | General support | $750,000 |
| Family Christian Health Center | General support | $435,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | General support | $140,000 |
| Illinois College of Optometry | General support | $125,000 |
| Children's Clinic Fka Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society | General support | $100,000 |
| Pillars Community Health | Pediatric dental health program | $100,000 |
| Jesse White Tumblers | General support | $25,000 |
| New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Cleavenger
- George S Trees Jr
- Michael Reed
- Christie Gricius
- Helen Blovsky
- David Canfield
- Robert L Campbell
- Roxanne M Warble
Questions people ask
Does Children's Care Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Children's Care Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Children's Care Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Cleavenger (Secretary), George S Trees Jr (Vice President), Michael Reed (President) and Christie Gricius (Assistant Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Children's Care Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and faith communities.