Debicki Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Debicki Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $965,400 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$965,400
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $955,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $955,000 | 32 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $965,400 | 31 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
Debicki 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 Debicki Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $783,400 |
| Maryland | 2 | $70,000 |
| New York | 1 | $55,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Sense | Medical research and outreach | $100,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Medical research | $75,000 |
| The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Inc | Children's shelter | $75,000 |
| Avenues to Independence | Disability outreach | $55,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Religious activities | $55,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Medical outreach | $55,000 |
| Salvation Army | Poverty relief | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Depaul University | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Have Dreams | Disability and community outreach | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Medical research | $35,000 |
| Care | Disaster relief | $35,000 |
| Project Hope | Medical research and outreach | $35,000 |
| The International Eye Foundation | Medical research | $35,000 |
| American Heart Association | Medical research | $30,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Medical research | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Children and adult disability outreach | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Children and adult disability outreach | $17,500 |
| Pace at National Louis University | Community outreach | $12,500 |
| Cals Angel Foundation | Medical research and outreach | $12,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Children and adult disability outreach | $12,000 |
| Disability Lead Co National Able Network | Medical research and outreach | $10,000 |
| Fitms Neuobalance Center | Children's outreach | $10,000 |
| Honor Flight Chicago | Veteran outreach | $10,000 |
| The Brenen Hornstein Autism Research & Education Foundation | Medical research and outreach | $6,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago | Disability and community outreach | $5,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | Disability employment | $5,000 |
| Ladder Up | Community outreach | $5,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | Disability and community outreach | $5,000 |
| The Cpa Endowment Fund of Illinois | Scholarship and outreach | $5,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Animal sanctuary | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenton J Klaus
- Martin H Tish
- Clifford Panczyk
Questions people ask
Does Debicki Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Debicki Foundation give?
$965,400 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Debicki Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenton J Klaus (Treasurer, Director), Martin H Tish (President, Director) and Clifford Panczyk (Vice President, Secretary, Director).
What does Debicki Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.