Lohengrin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lohengrin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 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$6.5 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
52% 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 | $5.0 million | 62 | $26.7 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 73 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
Lohengrin 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lohengrin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 60 | $5.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $545,500 |
| New York | 2 | $159,138 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,375 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Center for Motor Neuron Disease | General fund | $2.0 million |
| Crossroads Fund | General fund | $275,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $235,500 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center (Nijc NFP) | General fund | $217,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General fund | $200,000 |
| Sinai Health System | General fund | $150,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America | General fund | $149,138 |
| Chicago Community Center | General fund | $133,000 |
| Boston Womens Fund | General fund | $125,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | General fund | $125,000 |
| The Hyams Foundation Inc | General fund | $125,000 |
| Ingenuity Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Institute for Nonviolence Chicago | General fund | $100,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Justice | General fund | $100,000 |
| Restore Justice Foundation | General fund | $85,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | General fund | $83,333 |
| Mikva Challenge | General fund | $83,333 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | General fund | $76,000 |
| New Life Centers of Chicagoland | General fund | $75,000 |
| Women Employed | General fund | $75,000 |
| The People's Music School | General fund | $70,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | General fund | $61,250 |
| City Year | General fund | $60,625 |
| Math Circles of Chicago | General fund | $60,625 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | General fund | $60,500 |
| Reading in Motion | General fund | $60,500 |
| Roosevelt University - Metropolitan Chicago Tutor Corps | General fund | $60,000 |
| Horizons for Youth | General fund | $52,875 |
| Project Vision | General fund | $52,750 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General fund | $50,500 |
| Changing Worlds | General fund | $50,000 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | General fund | $50,000 |
| Heartland Alliance | General fund | $50,000 |
| Latino Policy Forum | General fund | $50,000 |
| Public Narrative | General fund | $50,000 |
| Stop - Southside Together Organizing for Power | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust - Ifc Collaborative | General fund | $50,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | General fund | $46,375 |
| Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education | General fund | $45,625 |
| Children's Literature Initiative | General fund | $45,375 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter M Ascoli
- Lucy Ascoli
- Elizabeth Ascoli
- Mark Rodriguez
Questions people ask
Does Lohengrin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lohengrin Foundation Inc give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lohengrin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter M Ascoli (President, Treasurer), Lucy Ascoli (Secretary), Elizabeth Ascoli (Vice President) and Mark Rodriguez (Executive Director).
What does Lohengrin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.