Richard L Duchossois Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard L Duchossois Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $675,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$675,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$161 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.2 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.2 million | 1 | $128 million |
| 2024 | $675,000 | 7 | $161 million |
How to apply
Richard L Duchossois 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
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $350,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity in Overalls | 2024 grant - opportunity in overalls | $300,000 |
| Casa Lake County | 2024 grant - casa lake county | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement Chicago | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Uniting Voices | 2024 grant - uniting voices chicago | $100,000 |
| International Neighborhood Collaborative | 2024 grant - the dovetail project | $25,000 |
| Leave No Veteran Behind | 2024 grant -leave no veteran behind | $25,000 |
| Warrior Scholar Project Foundation | 2024 grant - warrior scholar project | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott A Mordell
- William M Doyle Jr
- Robert L Fealy
- Mary J Duchossois
- Tyler Lenczuk
- Paul Sznewajs
Questions people ask
Does Richard L Duchossois Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard L Duchossois Foundation give?
$675,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Richard L Duchossois Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott A Mordell (President), William M Doyle Jr (Secretary), Robert L Fealy (Treasurer) and Mary J Duchossois (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.