Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $488,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$488,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $478,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $482,000 | 34 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $478,500 | 34 | $10.3 million |
| 2025 | $488,500 | 36 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund 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 Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $255,500 |
| Illinois | 14 | $133,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family and Children Services | Community services | $100,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Educational services | $35,000 |
| American Technion Society | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Challenge Success | Educational services | $25,000 |
| Hillel International | College student community services | $25,000 |
| Institute for Curriculum Services | Research re educational curriculum services | $25,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Cancer research | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | Community services | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Community services | $25,000 |
| University of Chicago | Prostate cancer research | $15,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem Foundation | Prostate cancer research | $12,500 |
| 142 Throckmorton Theatre | Theatre amd community service | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Illinois Chapter | Alzheimers medical research | $10,000 |
| Brandeis Marin School | Education and community service | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention | Community servicesbreast cancer research | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Community services | $10,000 |
| Jdc-Tevet | Community services | $10,000 |
| Kindling Foundation | Community development | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Prostate cancer research | $10,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Heart medical procedure research | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Sexual health care | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Community sevices | $5,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel | College student community servicescollege student community services | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kol Shofar | Community servicess | $5,000 |
| Headcount | Voter registration | $5,000 |
| Sierra Watch | Environmental and conservation programs | $5,000 |
| Temple Jeremiah | Community services | $5,000 |
| Rex Foundation | Community support for creative efforts | $3,000 |
| Alyssa Burnett Learning Center | Community services | $2,500 |
| Legal Coalition | Legal aid services | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Food dispensaryfood dispensary | $2,500 |
| The Chapel | Community development and services | $2,500 |
| Thresholds | Community health and substance use services | $2,500 |
| Christ Church United Church of Christ | Community services | $2,500 |
| Friends of Valleu de Oro National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlifee preservation | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Community services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allan A Wulfstat
- Matthew Wulfstat
- Jennifer Gadiel
Questions people ask
Does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund give?
$488,500 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Allan A Wulfstat (Trustee/Chairman/Attorney), Matthew Wulfstat (Trustee) and Jennifer Gadiel (Trustee).
What does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.