McCortney Foundation
Accepts applications
McCortney Foundation is a private foundation in Park Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $90,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,000 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 20 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynette McCortney 1425 Bonita Drive, Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 318-6822 |
| What to submit | Letter with program summaries, organization history and principals involved |
| Restrictions | Mostly limited to Illinois and Missouri charities |
What McCortney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $66,000 |
| Missouri | 9 | $53,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Tepeyac High School | General | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $11,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General | $10,000 |
| The Food Bank of Central and NE Mo | General | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | General | $8,000 |
| True North of Columbia Inc | General | $7,000 |
| Casa Central | General | $6,000 |
| Heart of Missouri - Casa | General | $6,000 |
| Art Helps Heal | General | $5,000 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | General | $5,000 |
| Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministies | General | $5,000 |
| Have Dreams | General | $5,000 |
| Kbia University of Mo | General | $5,000 |
| Kmos Univ of Central Mo | General | $5,000 |
| Kopn Univ of Cental Missouri | General | $5,000 |
| Lambs Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Share Our Spare | General | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge | General | $5,000 |
| Wbez | General | $5,000 |
| WTTW | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John J McCortney
- Lynette McCortney
- M Cortney Daniels
Questions people ask
Does McCortney Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does McCortney Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs McCortney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John J McCortney (President/Director), Lynette McCortney (Secretary/Treasurer/) and M Cortney Daniels (Director).
What does McCortney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.