Modestus Bauer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Modestus Bauer Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 136 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $101,600. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants136
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$101,600
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.0 million the year before.
16% 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 | $1.0 million | 141 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 137 | $19.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 136 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
Modestus Bauer 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 Modestus Bauer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 70 | $679,900 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $85,000 |
| California | 7 | $51,500 |
| Florida | 13 | $40,800 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 5 | $20,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $18,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | General charitable use | $101,600 |
| Northshore University Health System | General charitable use | $45,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General charitable use | $35,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General charitable use | $28,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General charitable use | $25,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General charitable use | $21,000 |
| World Central Kitchens Inc | General charitable use | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General charitable use | $20,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General charitable use | $20,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | General charitable use | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General charitable use | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General charitable use | $19,500 |
| Moraine Township Food Pantry | General charitable use | $18,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General charitable use | $18,000 |
| Stanford University | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Partners in Health | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Lake Forest College | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| CN Foundation | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | General charitable use | $15,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General charitable use | $13,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General charitable use | $12,500 |
| Highland Park Public Library | General charitable use | $11,000 |
| Writers Theatre Inc | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| The Art Center | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| The Ark | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America Inc | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Northlight Theatre Inc | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Hias | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Glencoe Public Library | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Family Action Network | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| Art Encounter | General charitable use | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General charitable use | $9,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General charitable use | $8,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Lawrence
- Linda N Lawrence
- Lawrence A Reich
- David Reich
Questions people ask
Does Modestus Bauer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Modestus Bauer Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 136 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Modestus Bauer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Lawrence (Director & President), Linda N Lawrence (Director & Asst Sec), Lawrence A Reich (Director & VP) and David Reich (Director & Sec).
What does Modestus Bauer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.