Collectors Club of Chicago
Preselected recipients only
Collectors Club of Chicago is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$11,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 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 | $8,500 | 4 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 4 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 3 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Collectors Club of Chicago 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 Collectors Club of Chicago funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Philatelic Society | Support | $5,000 |
| Boston World Stamp | Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Robert pratt award | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy G Wait
- Jacquelyn S Alton
- William O Maddocks
- Carlos A Vergara
- Melanie G Rogers
- Alexis Y Kneeland
- Susan B Jones
- R Nigel Mohammed
Questions people ask
Does Collectors Club of Chicago accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Collectors Club of Chicago give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Collectors Club of Chicago?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy G Wait (Treasurer/Director), Jacquelyn S Alton (Director), William O Maddocks (Director) and Carlos A Vergara (Vice President/Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Collectors Club of Chicago fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.