Landis Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Landis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $445,542 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $193,876. 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$445,542
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$193,876
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $401,864 the year before.
50% 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 | $192,327 | 4 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $401,864 | 3 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $445,542 | 6 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Landis Family 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 Landis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $410,542 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Police Foundation | Partnership to raise resources for chicago police department | $193,876 |
| Mhub Chicago | Partnership to develop fellowships in the mhub hardtech development services program | $166,666 |
| Northwestern University | Contribution to northwestern university to provide discretionary resources to the havey institute for global health mission. | $50,000 |
| UW Foundation | Contribution to uw neurosurgery innovation fund to provide critical discretionary resources for the uw department of neurological surgeries mission. | $15,000 |
| Warrior Health | Contribution to warrior health in support of special forces military veterans health and wellness. | $10,000 |
| United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Contribution to u.s. Conference of catholic bishops to provide discretionary funding at local chicagoland area high schools. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynda Russo
- Erica Buthmann
- Anthony Licata
Questions people ask
Does Landis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Landis Family Foundation give?
$445,542 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Landis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynda Russo (Director), Erica Buthmann (Director) and Anthony Licata (Director).
What does Landis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.