Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $720,000 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $76,000. 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$720,000
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $627,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $508,000 | 59 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $627,000 | 65 | $15.3 million |
| 2025 | $720,000 | 64 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Marilyn Rauland Kidder 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 Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $232,000 |
| Missouri | 7 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 12 | $98,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $68,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $33,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockbridge Church of God Holiness | General purposes | $76,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | General purposes | $40,000 |
| WTTW - Window to the World Communications - PBS | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Pawsitive Alliance | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Colorado Animal Rescue Express | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Rotary Club of Fort Collins Breakfast | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Boone Elementary PTO | General purposes | $15,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General purposes | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | General purposes | $13,000 |
| University of Miami | General purposes | $11,000 |
| Feeding Our Community Ourselves Inc (Foco Cafe) | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Impact(ed) International | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| NCH Healthcare System | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Salem YMCA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| San Angelo Stock Show Syndicate | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Purdue University | General purposes | $9,000 |
| Barrington High School Horseshoe Club | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Las Animas Helping Hands | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Three Birds Alliance | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Angel Baskets Inc | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Colorado Mission of Mercy | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Fellowship in Serving Humanity (Fish) | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Animal Investigation Response | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Artis-Naples | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Dallas Zoological Society | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Humane Tomorrow | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian W Kidder
Questions people ask
Does Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation give?
$720,000 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian W Kidder (Trustee).
What does Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.