Donna Van Eekeren Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donna Van Eekeren Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$565,658
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $291,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 13 | $565,658 |
How to apply
Donna Van Eekeren 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 Donna Van Eekeren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $595,000 |
| Illinois | 7 | $395,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Globe | General charitable purposes | $500,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General charitable purposes | $300,000 |
| San Diego State University Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Whamnow Inc | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| American Writers Museum | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| City House Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Flossmoor Foundation for History and Arts Inc | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna van Eekeren
Questions people ask
Does Donna Van Eekeren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donna Van Eekeren Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Donna Van Eekeren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna van Eekeren (Trustee).
What does Donna Van Eekeren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.