Flanagan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Flanagan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,918 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$142,918
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$998,817
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $131,136 the year before.
41% 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 | $127,972 | 29 | $774,466 |
| 2024 | $131,136 | 28 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $142,918 | 30 | $998,817 |
How to apply
Flanagan 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 Flanagan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,500 |
| Illinois | 15 | $47,835 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,583 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | To support educational institutions | $50,000 |
| Loyola Academy | To support the education of students for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of the Jesult Catholic tradition. | $15,000 |
| ACLU | To support efforts in defending the rights of all people nationwide. | $5,500 |
| Individual | Essential health care services provided to people in need | $5,250 |
| Academy at St Joan of Arc | To support educational institutions in the greater chicago area | $5,052 |
| St Vincent DePaul Society | To provide a variety of humanitarian services to people in need by building personal relationships | $5,000 |
| KU Endowment | To support education, research, and student programs at the University of Kansas. | $5,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | To provide rapid relief in the event of human and natural disasters | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | To support humanitarian efforts in alleviating human suffering in time of emergencies. | $4,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Il | To promote reading to young children in low-income communities | $3,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | To advocate for gun violence prevention reforms. | $3,000 |
| Kerr County Community Fund | To ensure the Texas Hill Country to continue to be a vibrant and thriving community for all by enhancing the quality of life. | $3,000 |
| UN World Food Program | To help provide more emergency food boxes, cash assistance and lifesaving school meals to families facing extreme hunger. | $3,000 |
| HealthWell | To assist individuals with copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses of essential treatments and medications. | $2,583 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | To nourish people at risk for hunger in the greater Chicago area | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | To support the 24/7 suicide hotline and prevention for the struggling youth of the LGBTQ+ community. | $2,500 |
| PBS Foundation | To support public broadcasting and enhance PBS programs and services for the American public. | $2,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | To support scientific research and advocacy for a healthy, safe, and just future. | $2,500 |
| Kids in Need of Defense | To help protect unaccompanied children fleeing war, violence, climate change, political upheaval, and other dangers around the world. | $2,500 |
| Anera | To support efforts in helping refugees and families in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan since 1968. | $2,500 |
| Amnesty USA | To support efforts in protecting people wherever justice, truth, freedom, and dignity are denied. | $2,500 |
| Madonna Mission | To support education and resettlement programs for refugee individuals and families in Chicago. | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To support individuals whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster and help them rebuild. | $2,000 |
| My Block My Hood My City | To inspire youth, empower communities, and build a better world one block at a time | $1,500 |
| Individual | To support meal delivery and supportive services for elderly, disabled, and home-bound individuals in need. | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | To ensure medical access and care to all individuals | $1,033 |
| Arc of Hope | International humanitarian relief and spiritual support | $1,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | To support services for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Cook County. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To support efforts in guiding the youth in need to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Cares | To aid in efforts of building a stronger, more unified Chicago, supporting long-term investment and change in the community. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larkin Flanagan
- Catherine Flanagan
- Caitlin Flanagan
- Larkin Flanagan Jr
- Kelly Flanagan
- Conor Flanagan
Questions people ask
Does Flanagan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flanagan Family Foundation give?
$142,918 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Flanagan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larkin Flanagan (President and Director), Catherine Flanagan (Treasurer and Director), Caitlin Flanagan (Secretary and Director) and Larkin Flanagan Jr (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Flanagan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.