Filkins Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Filkins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$550,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $396,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $530,000 | 15 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 21 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $550,000 | 22 | $13.2 million |
How to apply
Filkins Family Foundation Inc 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 Filkins Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $320,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $90,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | General | $100,000 |
| St Augustines Episcopal Church | General support | $60,000 |
| Residential Hospice Foundation | General support | $55,000 |
| St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church | General support | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $30,000 |
| Alsacst Jude Children's Hospital | General | $30,000 |
| Chicago Boys & Girls Club | General support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lee Co | General | $25,000 |
| National Alliance | General | $25,000 |
| Culver Academics | General | $20,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | General support | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | General | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago's Children's Advocacy Ctr | General | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $10,000 |
| Fish of Sancap Initiative | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Lee County Initiative | General support | $10,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General support | $10,000 |
| Enchanted Back Pack | General | $10,000 |
| ASPCA | General | $10,000 |
| Adopt | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Filkins
- Catherine M Filkins
- Jessie M Filkins
Questions people ask
Does Filkins Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Filkins Family Foundation Inc give?
$550,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Filkins Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Filkins (Director), Catherine M Filkins (Director) and Jessie M Filkins (Director).
What does Filkins Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.