Foley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,715 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $50,215. 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$125,715
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$50,215
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,125 the year before.
58% 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 | $46,850 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $121,125 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $125,715 | 12 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Foley 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 Foley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $123,715 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | General purposes | $50,215 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Generation to Generation - Archdiocese of Chicago | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Exmoor Foundation | General purposes | $7,000 |
| It Takes A Village Inc (Itav) | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reading Power | General purposes | $3,000 |
| 1916 Foundation Inc | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Happ Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wga - Evans Scholars Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General purposes | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin C Foley
- Erin M Foley
Questions people ask
Does Foley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foley Family Foundation give?
$125,715 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Foley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin C Foley (Trustee) and Erin M Foley (Trustee).
What does Foley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.