Reichert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Reichert Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $774,000 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $74,000. 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$774,000
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$74,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $617,250 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $620,750 | 43 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $617,250 | 45 | $15.0 million |
| 2025 | $774,000 | 47 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
Reichert 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 Reichert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $419,500 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $122,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $82,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $65,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place | General Operating purposes | $74,000 |
| Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation | General Operating Purposes | $70,000 |
| The Lambs | General Operations | $62,000 |
| Carroll University | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Paws for Patrick | General Operations | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | General Operations | $25,000 |
| habitat for Humanity Lake County IL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Wisc Milwuakee | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Emily Brooks Foundation | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| International Bowling Museum | Jack Reichert Library | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Cove School | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Chicago Food Depository Chicago IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| The Cradle | Nursery | $17,000 |
| Habitat for humanity Eagle Colorado | General Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Lake Forest IL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | general operations | $15,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Washington DC | Prison ministry | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest | General Operations | $12,500 |
| American Lung Cancer Association | General Operations | $12,000 |
| The Lake County Haven | General Operations | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | General Operations | $12,000 |
| PanCan | General Operations | $12,000 |
| Christian Outreach of Lutherans | General Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Solution Center formerly Bethany house | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Lake County Pads Program Libertyville IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Habitat Waukesha | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Independence Center | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls clubs | General Operating Purposes | $9,000 |
| Faraja School | Help for disabled children | $7,500 |
| Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Little Star Foundation | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Orlando Rescue Mission | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Reading Power | General Operations | $7,500 |
| The Harbour | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Safehouse of Denver | General Operations | $7,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | General Operating Purposes | $7,500 |
| First Presbyterian Work Trip Fund | Work Trip | $5,000 |
| Gorton Community Center | Ganeral Operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Senior Center | General Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Milanak
- John Reichert
- Drew Brooks
- Terri Reichert
- Jack Milanak
- Spencer Milanak
Questions people ask
Does Reichert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Reichert Foundation give?
$774,000 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Reichert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Milanak (Executive Director), John Reichert (Director), Drew Brooks (Director) and Terri Reichert (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Reichert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and housing and homelessness.