Eddema Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eddema Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $174,886 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$174,886
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$82.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
50% 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 | $2.8 million | 9 | $59.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 9 | $71.7 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 10 | $82.5 million |
How to apply
Eddema 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 Eddema Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $849,359 |
| Utah | 1 | $500,898 |
| California | 1 | $399,621 |
| New York | 1 | $99,974 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation | Crystal charitable fund | $1.3 million |
| Bateman Horne Center | Unrestricted | $500,898 |
| Solve Me | Unrestricted | $399,621 |
| Flow Water Advocates | Unrestricted | $399,614 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Unrestricted | $249,797 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $99,974 |
| Friends of the Children | Unrestricted | $99,974 |
| Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities | Unrestricted | $99,974 |
| The Children's House Montessori School | The children's house kitchen classroom improvements | $99,974 |
| Seven Generations Ahead | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Petrick
- Matthew Petrick
- Devin T Petrick
Questions people ask
Does Eddema Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eddema Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $174,886.
Who runs Eddema Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Petrick (President), Matthew Petrick (Secretary) and Devin T Petrick (Director).
What does Eddema Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and youth programs.