Philip H Corboy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip H Corboy Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$260,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$999,641
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $707,267 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $707,267 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $260,500 | 14 | $999,641 |
How to apply
Philip H Corboy 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 Philip H Corboy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $255,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| St Clement Parish | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Depaul College Prep Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Misericordia | General charitable purposes | $21,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | General charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| The Neighborhood Bridge | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Danny Did Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Leo High School | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lumen Cordium Society | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary A Dempsey
- Marcy A Twardak
- Daniel M Kotin
Questions people ask
Does Philip H Corboy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip H Corboy Foundation give?
$260,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Philip H Corboy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary A Dempsey (President & Director), Marcy A Twardak (Secretary & Director) and Daniel M Kotin (Director).
What does Philip H Corboy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.