Daverman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daverman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Barrington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$94,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,500 | 20 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $86,000 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $94,000 | 19 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Daverman Family 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 Daverman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $40,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $30,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $23,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | General | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Indian River | General | $5,000 |
| Erikas Lighthouse | General | $5,000 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Comm Service League | General | $5,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theater | General | $5,000 |
| The Community Library | General | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General | $5,000 |
| Wood River YMCA | General | $5,000 |
| Far Wise | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Hunger Resource Network | General | $3,000 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Evans Scholar Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| North Shore Senior Center | General | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Wood River Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Misericordia Home | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Daverman
- Wendy Daverman
- Benjamin Daverman
Questions people ask
Does Daverman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daverman Family Foundation give?
$94,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Daverman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Daverman (Pres/Treas/Ttee), Wendy Daverman (TTEE) and Benjamin Daverman (TTEE).
What does Daverman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.