Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,300 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$295,300
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,515 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 | $156,000 | 13 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $173,515 | 15 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $295,300 | 19 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
Robert C and Deborah K Bridges 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 Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $27,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Better Chicago | General support | $40,000 |
| Hope Chicago Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | General support | $27,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $25,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | General support | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | General support | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General support | $15,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| XS Tennis and Education Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Chicago Lights | General support | $10,000 |
| Children First Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Cpac Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Chicago | General support | $10,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General support | $7,500 |
| Deborah's Place | General support | $5,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | General support | $5,000 |
| Pfic Network | General support | $3,000 |
| Project Purple | General support | $2,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Bridges
- Deborah Bridges
Questions people ask
Does Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation give?
$295,300 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Bridges (Trustee) and Deborah Bridges (Trustee).
What does Robert C and Deborah K Bridges Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.