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Fab 5 Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glencoe, Illinois · EIN 472545162

Fab 5 Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,322 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $53,500 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$177,25018$65,893
2024$53,5008$19,256
2025$16,3223$2,128

How to apply

Fab 5 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Fab 5 Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$16,322

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Israel Sports Center for the Disabled- Iscd
Northfield, IL
General funding$7,000
JCFS Chicago
Chicago, IL
General funding$5,000
Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
Evanston, IL
General funding$4,322

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Fab 5 Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Fab 5 Foundation give?

$16,322 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Fab 5 Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jon Michelon (President), Stacey Michelon (Vice-President) and Alex Michelon (Director).

What does Fab 5 Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability and youth programs.

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