Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.4 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$7.4 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.8 million the year before.
6% 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 | $7.8 million | 106 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $7.4 million | 105 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Ed Uihlein 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 Ed Uihlein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 9 | $1.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 15 | $560,050 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $550,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $550,000 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $325,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $300,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communio | General | $1.0 million |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | General | $1.0 million |
| The Jack Miller Center | General | $1.0 million |
| Chokoloskee Church of God | General | $697,117 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | General | $500,000 |
| University of Utah Special Depository | General | $500,000 |
| Ashbrook Center | General | $300,000 |
| Jim Ryun Ministries | General | $200,000 |
| St Anastasia | General | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General | $150,000 |
| Fellow Mortals | General | $150,000 |
| Institute for Free Speech | General | $150,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation | General | $130,000 |
| Ballotpedia | General | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $75,000 |
| Becket Fund the | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha | General | $50,000 |
| Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Dept of Dermatology Univ of Utah | General | $50,000 |
| Glenwood School for Boys & Girls | General | $50,000 |
| Gun Owners Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Inner City Impact | General | $50,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General | $50,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General | $50,000 |
| The Nittany Christian School | General | $50,000 |
| TRPL Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | General | $50,000 |
| Center for Urban Renewal & Education | General | $25,000 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General | $25,000 |
| Kenosha YMCA | General | $25,000 |
| Tiny Hooves | General | $20,800 |
| Grove City College | General | $20,000 |
| Lake Forest Northwestern Hospital | General | $20,000 |
| University of the Mississippi Foundation the | General | $20,000 |
| America's Future Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest | General | $15,000 |
| Institute on the Constitution | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Uihlein
- Lucia Uihlein Higgins
- Fredericka Anne Goldenberg
Questions people ask
Does Ed Uihlein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ed Uihlein Family Foundation give?
$7.4 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ed Uihlein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard E Uihlein (Director/President), Lucia Uihlein Higgins (Director/Secretary) and Fredericka Anne Goldenberg (Director/Treasurer).
What does Ed Uihlein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.