Columbia's Chester Kuttner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Columbia's Chester Kuttner Foundation is a private foundation in Hinsdale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,448 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $704 and the largest $704. 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$8,448
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$704
- Largest grant$704
- Assets$87,130
Giving in 2025 was down from $9,396 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $82,823 |
| 2024 | $9,396 | 13 | $86,328 |
| 2025 | $8,448 | 12 | $87,130 |
How to apply
Columbia's Chester Kuttner 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $8,448 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
| Individual | Sailing instruction | $704 |
Officers and trustees
- Vince Cushing
- Gerald H Thomas
- Thomas C Taylor
- William Bartz
- John Sheehan
- Peter Kuttner
- Matthew Howard
- William Spence
- Craig Horton
- Michael Hettel
- Stephen Pratt
- Joe Marciniak
Questions people ask
Does Columbia's Chester Kuttner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Columbia's Chester Kuttner Foundation give?
$8,448 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $704.
Who runs Columbia's Chester Kuttner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vince Cushing (Director), Gerald H Thomas (President/Director), Thomas C Taylor (Director) and William Bartz (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.