Lucy's Children's Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lucy's Children's Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,500. 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$9,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$140,194
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $9,000 the year before.
78% 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 | $3,000 | 1 | $124,469 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 6 | $131,111 |
| 2025 | $9,000 | 10 | $140,194 |
How to apply
Lucy's Children's Fund 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 Lucy's Children's Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snow City Arts | Educates and inspireshospitalized childrenthrough the arts | $2,500 |
| UNICEF | Humanitarian anddevelopmental aidto children worldwide | $1,500 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | Support services for immigrant and low incomefamilies in Chicago | $1,000 |
| Special Kids Special Families | Provides support and services to children withdisabilities and special needs | $1,000 |
| Individual | Distributes diapers andbaby supplies forfamilies in need | $500 |
| TechLitAfrica | Providing digital skills for rural African schools tounlock economic opportunities | $500 |
| OUT Memphis | Support and servicesto the LGBTQ+community | $500 |
| KIND-Kids in Need of Defense | Provides legal defensefor children inimmigration court | $500 |
| SAFE Haven | Provides emergency shelterand services to runaway and homeless youth | $500 |
| EcoRise | Mobilizes a new generationto design helthy, thrivingcommunities for all | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Beezat
- Frank H Bieszczat
- Alice Beezat
- Gwen Bieszczat
- Steve Bieszczat
- Samantha Bieszczat
- Katie Buzenius
- Erin Hershey
- Paul Lorsbach
- Robert Lorsbach
- Jordan Taren
- Kathryn Taren
- Mariel Taren
Questions people ask
Does Lucy's Children's Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucy's Children's Fund give?
$9,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lucy's Children's Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Beezat (President), Frank H Bieszczat (Treasurer), Alice Beezat (Secretary) and Gwen Bieszczat (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Lucy's Children's Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.