Philos Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Philos Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,353 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$171,353
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$35.9 million
How to apply
Philos Foundation Inc 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 Philos Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $130,317 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,036 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Teen Center | To provide free programs during after-school and unsupervised hours where students can develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a safe environment. | $45,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Support vulnerable youth in vocational and mental health services. | $25,340 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | A unique collaboration brings child protection, law enforcement, and healing services together under one roof to respond to, treat, and ultimately prevent child abuse. | $22,600 |
| Windy City Cares | Supporting the unhoused population in chicago. | $21,000 |
| Thrive | Hurricane helene relief. | $20,000 |
| Cheri Amore Memorial Inc | To support childhood cancer research through the midwest athletes against childhood cancer fund. | $10,000 |
| Little Warriors Foundation | Support of cancer treatment and research for pediatric cancer. | $10,000 |
| Samuel Bell Memorial Foundation | Chicago bike safety and education | $10,000 |
| The Ferrer Foundation One for One Chicago | Nonprofit supporting teens living in chicago with high rates of violent crime and joblessness. | $5,000 |
| Impact Grants Chicago | Supporting chicago nonprofits through collaboration | $1,325 |
| Catholic Charities of Diocese of Venice Inc | Disaster relief from hurricane ian. | $1,036 |
| Kids Too | Support those impacted by traumatic events in education system. | $52 |
Officers and trustees
- Trista Bordignon
- George Larsen
- James Mulligan
- Joseph Bigane III
- Alexis Gaughan
- Michael Chmielewski
Questions people ask
Does Philos Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philos Foundation Inc give?
$171,353 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Philos Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Trista Bordignon (Executive Director), George Larsen (Chairperson), James Mulligan (Chairperson) and Joseph Bigane III (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Philos Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.