Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $270,000 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 | $250,000 | 11 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $270,000 | 12 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 12 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Ed and Mary Schreck 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 Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $120,000 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erika's Lighthouse | To support awareness and de-stigmatization of childhool and adolescent depression | $40,000 |
| Mental Health America | Mental health programs and services | $40,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To support environmental defense fund inc. | $30,000 |
| National Ms Society | To support operations for ms society | $30,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | To support education, income, health and neighborhood network program | $20,000 |
| UNICEF USA | To support the mission of the charitable organization. | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | To support disaster response fund | $20,000 |
| United Nations Foundation | To support and beat malaria | $20,000 |
| Misericordia Family Association | To support fundraising programs for misericordia home | $15,000 |
| Opportunity International | To support the agriculture initiative | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | To support the illinois acs cares program | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | To support the mission of the charitable organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Schreck
- Edward M Schreck
- Mary M Schreck
- Steve Schreck
Questions people ask
Does Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Schreck (Trustee), Edward M Schreck (Treasurer), Mary M Schreck (President) and Steve Schreck (Trustee).
What does Ed and Mary Schreck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and human services.