Royal Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Royal Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,499 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $43,499. 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$176,499
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$43,499
- Assets$0
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,000 the year before.
89% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $439,763 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 5 | $284,924 |
| 2024 | $176,499 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Royal Charitable 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 Royal Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $169,999 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Valor Corporation | General support | $43,499 |
| Together Chicago | General support | $25,000 |
| Claretian Associates | General support | $25,000 |
| Kids Fit Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Southeast Side of Chicago Food Pantry | General support | $20,000 |
| Mexican Patriotic Scholarship Fund | General support | $18,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe School | General support | $6,000 |
| Our Lady of Nazareth Parish | General support | $5,000 |
| South Deering Senior Club | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Szwajkowski
- William Cullen
- Andrew Morua
Questions people ask
Does Royal Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Royal Charitable Foundation give?
$176,499 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Royal Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Szwajkowski (President and Director), William Cullen (Vice President and Director) and Andrew Morua (Treasurer and Director).
What does Royal Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.