Full Circle Foundation
Accepts applications
Full Circle Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 81 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $280,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $787,251 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 | $996,870 | 60 | $0 |
| 2024 | $787,251 | 67 | $6.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 81 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Russell Foszcz 7301 Burgett Road, Richmond, IL 60071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 678-3070 |
| What to submit | Full Circle Foundation Application form must be completed giving a detailed description of what the requested funds are to be used for. |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
What Full Circle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $1,100 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 72 | $1.9 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McHenry Co College | Support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in academic preparation for college thru the TRIO program | $280,000 |
| Individual | Promote clean energy and transportation | $80,000 |
| NRDC | Ensure rights of all people to clean air and water | $80,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Carter Center | Commitment to human rights and alleviation of human suffering | $50,000 |
| Individual | Civil rights | $50,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Individual | Provides recreational rides to seniors on trishaws | $40,500 |
| Individual | Foster pathways for success of school children | $40,000 |
| Individual | Unite community and resources to ensure and sustain stability of home | $40,000 |
| Family Health Partnership Clinic | Provides high quality health care to uninsured adults | $40,000 |
| Casa of McHenry County | Volunteer advocates for children | $40,000 |
| Individual | Programs and services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence | $40,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Illinois | Conserve land and water | $40,000 |
| Individual | Serving youth and families confronting homelessness | $35,000 |
| NAMI McHenry County | Assistance with mental health | $35,000 |
| Imentor | Enhance first generation students from low income communitiies to graduate high school, succeed in college and achieve their ambitions | $35,000 |
| Harvard Community Senior Center | Provides services for seniors in the community | $32,000 |
| Individual | Opportunities for inner-city young adults | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support needs of children and adults facing poverty | $30,000 |
| Individual | Program for those with Down Syndrome | $30,000 |
| Independence Health Therapy | Promoting independence and improving lives | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support people struggling with addiction | $30,000 |
| Consumer Counseling of Northern Il | Strenghten communities thru couseling and educating | $29,000 |
| McHenry County Conservation | To protect natural resources and enhance outdoor experiences | $28,000 |
| Farmworker and Landscaper Advocates | Improve working conditions for low-income farmworkers, nursery, greenhouse, landscapers | $26,000 |
| Northern Ill Food | Food assistance | $25,263 |
| Individual | Provide life saving medical and humanitarian care | $25,000 |
| PtG COMMUNITY CENTER | Place to gather, explore, relax and enjoy nature and outdoors | $25,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Free legal services for low income | $25,000 |
| Cooperative Development Fund CDS | Support the growth of cooperative businesses in all stages | $25,000 |
| Woodstock Food Pantry | Provide food assistance for area residents | $25,000 |
| Individual | End homelessness | $24,000 |
| Individual | Promote sustainable and healthy communities | $22,500 |
| Housing Opportunities for the Elder | Foster independence joy and connection for seniors with low income | $22,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provide disaster assistance | $20,250 |
| Northern Ill Food | Food assistance | $20,000 |
| Leadership Greater McHenry County | Foster and develop community leaders | $20,000 |
| Food Coop Initiative | Paves the way to food coop excellence | $20,000 |
| Pads of McHenry County | Emergency and transitional housing | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Foszcz
- Sara Foszcz
- Joshua Foszcz
- Cooper Foszcz
- Jenny Stoddard
Questions people ask
Does Full Circle Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Full Circle Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Full Circle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Foszcz (Vice President), Sara Foszcz (President), Joshua Foszcz (Director) and Cooper Foszcz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Full Circle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.