Firefly Foundation NFP
Preselected recipients only
Firefly Foundation NFP is a private foundation in Long Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$10,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $10,000 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 | $35,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 1 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Firefly Foundation NFP 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 Firefly Foundation NFP funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Origer
- Michael T Origer
- Scott T Origer
- Jill O Tabit
- Susie Ellis
- Sally O Joyce
- Susan L Origer
- Christy Tabit
Questions people ask
Does Firefly Foundation NFP accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Firefly Foundation NFP give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Firefly Foundation NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists James P Origer (Director), Michael T Origer (Director), Scott T Origer (Director) and Jill O Tabit (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Firefly Foundation NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.