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Inspire 180

Preselected recipients only Grayslake, Illinois · EIN 263994883

Inspire 180 is a private foundation in Grayslake, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,606 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,144 and the largest $3,068. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Inspire 180 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Inspire 180 funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in Illinois. It also paid $7,356 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
IndividualAssistance to underprivileged$3,068
IndividualAssistance to underprivileged$2,258
IndividualAssistance to underprivileged$2,030
Arc of Hope
Evanston, IL
Building schools$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Inspire 180 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Inspire 180 give?

$7,606 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,144.

Who runs Inspire 180?

Its 2025 filing lists Mark M Mohr (President), Margaret L Mohr (Treasurer SE) and Tom Vander Meer (Director).

What does Inspire 180 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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