Francis Beidler Foundation
Accepts applications
Francis Beidler Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $285,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$285,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $896,000 the year before.
3% 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 | $892,000 | 93 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $896,000 | 92 | $22.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 94 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Francis Beidler III 53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 530, Chicago, IL 60604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 922-3792 |
| What to submit | All applications need to be in writing and include information necessary to evaluate organization and request. |
| Restrictions | None. All donees must be qualifying organizations pursuant to irc section 170(c). |
What Francis Beidler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 76 | $587,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $357,000 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $29,500 |
| New York | 2 | $11,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Participation Center | General support | $285,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | General support | $77,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $45,000 |
| Chicago Childrens Museum | General support | $40,000 |
| Giant Steps Il | General support | $30,000 |
| Girls Play Sports | General support | $27,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Better Government Assoc | General support | $23,000 |
| Chapin Hall Center for Children | General support | $21,000 |
| Evanston YWCA | General support | $20,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center | General support | $19,000 |
| Evanston Township High School Health Center | General support | $18,000 |
| Public Interest Law Initiative | General support | $18,000 |
| Kuumba Evanston | General support | $15,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | General support | $15,000 |
| Wbez Chicago Public Radio | General support | $15,000 |
| Start Early | General support | $12,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $12,000 |
| Chicago Public Schools - J Beidler Elementary School | General support | $10,000 |
| Nwestern Univ Department of Neurobiology | General support | $10,000 |
| All Our Childrens Advocacy Center | General support | $9,000 |
| Nwestern Univ Law School | General support | $9,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support | General support | $7,500 |
| The Trade Collective | General support | $7,500 |
| Moran Cntr for Youth Advocacy | General support | $6,500 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Serv | General support | $6,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Broadway Center | General support | $6,000 |
| National Alliancementally Ill | General support | $6,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Urban Education Initiative | General support | $6,000 |
| Children Advocates for Change | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Gateway Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest College | General support | $5,000 |
| WTTW Channel 11 Chicago Educational TV Assoc | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Focus | General support | $4,500 |
| Global Giving - Juconi | General support | $4,500 |
| Thresholds | General support | $4,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis Beidler III
- Elizabeth Tisdahl
- Kathy Tisdahl
Questions people ask
Does Francis Beidler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Francis Beidler Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Francis Beidler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Francis Beidler III (Director), Elizabeth Tisdahl (Director) and Kathy Tisdahl (Director).
What does Francis Beidler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.