LKQ Community Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LKQ Community Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 48 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 46 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
LKQ Community 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 LKQ Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $31,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $670,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $567,300 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $481,900 |
| New York | 6 | $305,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $262,559 |
| Maryland | 1 | $140,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Inc | General charitable purpose | $1.1 million |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General charitable purpose | $342,300 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | General charitable purpose | $336,000 |
| American Red Cross | General charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| No Greater Sacrifice Foundation | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General charitable purpose | $140,000 |
| I-Car Education Foundation | General charitable purpose | $125,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish America | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| Fold of Honor Tennessee Chapter Inc | General charitable purpose | $58,400 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Special Olympics Inc | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Global Charitable Fund | General charitable purpose | $37,459 |
| Ben - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Council of Korean Americans | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of Mill Ridge Park | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Malala Fund | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF DBA UNICEF USA | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Institute for Educational Advancement | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Canadian Cancer Society | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Snap Solutions LLC | General charitable purpose | $5,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Jude
- Matthew McCay
- Walter Hanley
- Michael Clark
- David McCrary
Questions people ask
Does LKQ Community Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LKQ Community Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs LKQ Community Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Justin Jude (President), Matthew McCay (Secretary), Walter Hanley (Vice President) and Michael Clark (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does LKQ Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.