O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$245,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$787,140
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $820,000 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $750,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $820,000 | 8 | $957,686 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 7 | $787,140 |
How to apply
O'Scannlain Family Charitable 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 O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $170,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community. | $100,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | To educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership. | $70,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Pursuing the excellence in the liberal arts and in graduate and professional education. | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | To serve the people of michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. | $20,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | To educate our most underserved youth and to prepare them for college and careers with a strong knowledge base, exemplary character, and thorough christian values | $15,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Pursuing excellence in teaching, learning and research. | $10,000 |
| Marine Stewardship Council Limited | To contribute to oceanic health by recognizing and rewarding sustainable fishing practices, influencing the choices people make buying seafood, and working with partners to transform the seafood market to a sustainable basis. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean O'Scannlain
Questions people ask
Does O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation give?
$245,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sean O'Scannlain (Trustee).
What does O'Scannlain Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.