Ingredion Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ingredion Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Westchester, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $633,191 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$633,191
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$787,552
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $517,446 the year before.
55% 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 | $847,031 | 25 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $517,446 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $633,191 | 22 | $787,552 |
How to apply
Ingredion Charitable 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 Ingredion Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $300,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $120,517 |
| Illinois | 12 | $113,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $9,074 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundswell Charitable Foundation | Manages Donor-Advised Funds empowers philanthropy by connecting companies and individuals with charitable causes. | $300,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Donor advised charitable giving | $120,517 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Support of heart related research public health education professional education and training and community service programs. | $25,000 |
| NFTE Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | Education and Scholarship | $20,000 |
| ARGO Higher Education Foundation | Financial Assistance and Scholarships for higher education | $20,000 |
| THE LEUKEMIA and LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | Cancer research & patient support | $15,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Muesum | Natural History Museum | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | health research & patient support | $11,000 |
| Rise and Shine Inc | Workforce training and job placement for people with employment barriers | $10,000 |
| Blessings in A Backpack Inc | Food for underprivileged families | $10,000 |
| Manny & Pat Pulido Sanchez Foundation | Education and Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Chicago | STEM Education leadership development and health and wellness | $10,000 |
| Chicago Urban League | Empowering Black communities through employment housing education and entrepreneurship | $10,000 |
| Careerspring Foundation | To provide online career network and employment resources to first-generation and or low-income FGLI students. | $10,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Environmental charity focused on global reforestation partnering with local communities to plant trees restore forests and improve biodiversity. | $9,074 |
| Ideal Education Foundation | Education and scholarship | $7,500 |
| Chicago State Foundation | To advance the interest and welfare of Chicago State University by building relationships securing philanthropic support stewarding assets and otherwise procuring private support on behalf of the University. | $7,500 |
| Naturally Proud Network | Providing visibility support and community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies within the natural products and nutraceutical industry | $6,000 |
| Friends of Chicago High School For Agricultural Sciences | Education and Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Chicago Fire Department Foundation | Supports fire prevention Firefighter education and health needs not covered by municipal budgets | $5,000 |
| Rise Against Hunger Inc | Humanitarian Aid | $4,100 |
| Ladder Up | Free financial services to the needy | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Gray
- C Kevin Wilson
- James P Zallie
- Nancy Wolfe
- Tanya Jaeger de Foras
Questions people ask
Does Ingredion Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ingredion Charitable Foundation give?
$633,191 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ingredion Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Gray (Cfo), C Kevin Wilson (Treasurer), James P Zallie (Vice President) and Nancy Wolfe (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ingredion Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.