Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake
Preselected recipients only
Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake is a private foundation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $76,646 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$76,646
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$948,573
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $76,756 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $90,600 | 20 | $872,704 |
| 2024 | $76,756 | 21 | $900,183 |
| 2025 | $76,646 | 25 | $948,573 |
How to apply
Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $75,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $646 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Waukegan | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Keeping Families Covered | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Mothers' Trust Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Excellence | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Croya | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Glasa | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Josselyn Center | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest High School Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Spirit of 67 Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Fill A Heart 4 Kids | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Friends of Lake County Children's Advocacy Center | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Reading Power Inc | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| John Lewis Middle School | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Gorton Center | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Lake Forest College | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $646 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Kiwanis Children's Fund | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Lake Bluff Park District | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Hofeld
- David Lee
- Ralph Bishop
- Ben White
Questions people ask
Does Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake give?
$76,646 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake?
Its 2025 filing lists Cheryl Hofeld (President), David Lee (Treasurer), Ralph Bishop (Secretary) and Ben White (Vice President).
What does Kiwanis Foundation of Lake Bluff & Lake fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.