Nicholas D Sergi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nicholas D Sergi Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,204 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $42,026. 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$90,204
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$42,026
- Assets$688,721
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $138,616 the year before.
25% 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 | $156,102 | 24 | $501,283 |
| 2024 | $138,616 | 19 | $506,494 |
| 2025 | $90,204 | 16 | $688,721 |
How to apply
Nicholas D Sergi 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nicholas D Sergi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 5 | $55,161 |
| Illinois | 9 | $30,638 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,605 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Food & Diaper Bank Inc | Produce Market Annual Sponsorship & donations for purchase of ground beef and holiday hams | $42,026 |
| Cal's Angels | Silver & Bronze Sponsorship of Annual Gala | $8,640 |
| University of Chicago | Donation to Comer Children's Hospital to support Lyon's Way Program | $5,000 |
| Southern Lakes Evangelical Free Church | Donation for Thanksgiving Meals | $4,615 |
| Casting for Recovery | Change a Life Sponsor for Moonlight event | $3,605 |
| Near South Planning Board | Harold Washington Literary Award Dinner: Contributor Table | $3,600 |
| Elkhorn Food Pantry Inc | Donation towards new freezer & purchase of ground beef | $3,500 |
| Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation | Commemorative Sponsorship of Annual Golf Outing | $3,500 |
| Elkhorn Area High School Scholarship Foundation | Two $1,000 scholarships & contribution towards scholarships in the name of Alex Balestrieri | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics of Illinois | Silver Medal Sponsorship of Annual Golf Outing | $2,750 |
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation | Patron Sponsorship for Autumn Affair plus fees | $2,587 |
| Dare2Tri | Victory Lap Fall Gala Bronze Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Elkhorn Area School District | T-Shirt Sponsorship Great Give Back Day | $2,020 |
| Love for Liam Foundation | Golf Cart Sponsorship plus fees | $1,561 |
| LAZ Parking Charitable Foundation Inc | Chicago Golf Outing Hole Sponsorship | $800 |
| Annmarie's Foursome Inc | Drink Ticket Sponsor for Golf Outing | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dominic M Sergi
- Joseph Sergi
- Dominic A Sergi
- JoAnn Sergi
- Lauren Sergi
- Will Sutila
Questions people ask
Does Nicholas D Sergi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nicholas D Sergi Foundation give?
$90,204 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Nicholas D Sergi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dominic M Sergi (President), Joseph Sergi (Vice President), Dominic A Sergi (Treasurer) and JoAnn Sergi (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Nicholas D Sergi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and health.