Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,500 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$241,500
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $237,860 the year before.
29% 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 | $237,860 | 51 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $241,500 | 45 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc 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 Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29 | $159,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $12,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $9,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $16,500 |
| Marklund | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $12,000 |
| Diabetes Youth Services | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $11,000 |
| San Miguel Foundation | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $10,000 |
| Sarah's Inn | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $10,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $10,000 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $9,000 |
| A Woman's Work | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $8,000 |
| American Councils for Int'l Education | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $8,000 |
| Community and Home Supports | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $8,000 |
| Redtwist Theatre | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $7,500 |
| Remy Bumppo Theatre Company | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $7,500 |
| The Inn Between | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $7,500 |
| Care for Real | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $7,000 |
| Providence St Mel Sch | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $7,000 |
| Chicago Hearing Society | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $6,000 |
| Our Place of New Trier | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $6,000 |
| Rebuilding Exchange | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $6,000 |
| American Writers Museum | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Brushwood Center at Reyerson | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Christ Is King Jesuit College Prep | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Depaul University | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| L'arche Chicago | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Marian University | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Urban Autism Solutions | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Willow House | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $5,000 |
| Automotive Mentorship Group | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $4,000 |
| Chicago Jazz Philharmonic | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $4,000 |
| Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $4,000 |
| Trinity Christian College | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $4,000 |
| Promideca Farm | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $3,500 |
| University of Iowa | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $3,500 |
| Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,500 |
| Block Club Chicago | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,000 |
| Camp One Step by Childrens Oncology Services | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,000 |
| Dominican University | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $2,000 |
| Hope Clinic | All contribution are made to further the charitable goals of the recipient organization. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Hora
- Diane Hora
- Samantha Mucha
- Mel Dykstra
- Michael Bates
- Dwight Hora
Questions people ask
Does Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc give?
$241,500 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Hora (Trustee), Diane Hora (Trustee), Samantha Mucha (Trustee) and Mel Dykstra (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.