Jocarno Fund
Accepts applications
Jocarno Fund is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $177,840 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $24,840. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$177,840
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$24,840
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,250 the year before.
22% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,250 | 75 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $177,840 | 69 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Schlossman 1010 Lake St Suite 200, Oak Park, IL 60301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 641-5765 |
| What to submit | Written applications including organization's name, address and exempt purpose. |
What Jocarno Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 36 | $71,500 |
| Ohio | 15 | $33,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $29,840 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caf America | To cover wire fees and make flow thorugh grants to the following organizations: beder, brixton soup kitchen, combined cadet force association, raw material and media education unlimited, reprezent cio, university of bristol squash club (university of bristol students union) | $24,840 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Support general operations | $8,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| Wittenberg University | Support general operations | $6,000 |
| First Tee of Lake Erie | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Liberty's Promise | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| MIT School of Architecture & Planning | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Support general operations | $4,500 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Support general operations | $4,500 |
| Danny Butler Memorial Fund | Support general operations | $4,000 |
| Global Witness Foundation | Support general operations | $4,000 |
| Writer's Theatre | Support general operations | $3,500 |
| Ability Center of Toledo | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Holy Family Parish | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Landmarks Illinois | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Noble Schools | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Promedica Foundation | Support general operations | $3,000 |
| Clemson Advancement Foundation | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Legacy Charter School | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Aia Chicago Foundation | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid (Anrea) | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of NW Ohio | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Connecting Kids to Meals | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Horner Park Advisory Council | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Safe Humane Chicago | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| St John's Jesuit High School | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| The Toledo Zoo | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Support general operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Schlossman
- Gail Mewhort
- Marc Schlossman
Questions people ask
Does Jocarno Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jocarno Fund give?
$177,840 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jocarno Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Schlossman (Secretary & Treasurer), Gail Mewhort (Vice President) and Marc Schlossman (President).
What does Jocarno Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and environment and conservation.