Foley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,025 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $65,000. 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$224,025
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,050
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,200 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 | $91,500 | 44 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $200,200 | 46 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $224,025 | 51 | $4.9 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 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 32 | $133,525 |
| California | 2 | $41,800 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $21,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,600 |
| Virginia | 3 | $7,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,250 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,050 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,050 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Apple Foundation | Education | $65,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Education | $40,000 |
| Save the Bay | Community | $21,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School | Education | $12,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Education | $10,000 |
| The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence | Community | $5,250 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Community | $5,250 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant Refugee Rights | Community | $5,250 |
| Neighborhood Funders Group | Community | $5,250 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | To provide support to inner-city schools | $5,000 |
| Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition | For community housing | $4,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Community | $3,950 |
| Community Health | Community | $3,000 |
| Part of the Solution | For building education equity | $2,900 |
| Genesys Works | To facilitate work experiences for high school students and provide additional skills | $2,500 |
| Miserecordia | Community | $2,500 |
| Renaissance Social Services | For homelessness prevention | $2,050 |
| Northwestern University Mesulam Cnadc | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | For expanding natural sites | $1,800 |
| Connected Chef | Community | $1,700 |
| Prairie Ridge Fine Arts Boosters | For the fine arts program | $1,575 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Community | $1,500 |
| Encore Music Academy | For program participation cost | $1,325 |
| Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake (Celebrate Recovery) | For recovery services | $1,325 |
| American Liver Foundation (Biliary Atresia Fund for the Cure) | For liver transplant research | $1,050 |
| Angel Flight Central | For assistance providing flights for health care | $1,050 |
| Rescu Foundation | For community medical needs | $1,050 |
| Aerospace Medical Association | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Creo Dupage | To provide college-centered services for latinx students | $1,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Loyola University | Education | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Community | $1,000 |
| Nurse-Family Partnership | For nursing service | $1,000 |
| Peruvian American Medical Society | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| St Louis University | Education | $1,000 |
| Instituto de Progreso Latino | Education, employment and training for latino immigrants | $600 |
| Chicago Historical Society | Community | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Community | $500 |
| Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation | For physician service | $500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James F Foley
- Jean I Foley
- Kathryn Fitch
- J Justin 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?
$224,025 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.
Who runs Foley Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James F Foley (President), Jean I Foley (Director), Kathryn Fitch (Director) and J Justin Foley (Director).
What does Foley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.