Lesnik Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lesnik Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,667 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $41,667. 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$133,667
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$41,667
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $141,166 the year before.
27% 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 | $227,217 | 19 | $773,184 |
| 2024 | $141,166 | 15 | $748,913 |
| 2025 | $133,667 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lesnik Charitable 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 Lesnik Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $98,667 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $41,667 |
| The First Tee of Chicago | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $25,000 |
| American Psychological Association Division of Independent Practice | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $7,500 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Foundation | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Support general charitable operations of the organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Madeline S Lesnik
- Steven H Lesnik
Questions people ask
Does Lesnik Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lesnik Charitable Foundation give?
$133,667 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lesnik Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Madeline S Lesnik (Trustee) and Steven H Lesnik (Trustee).
What does Lesnik Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.