Rundgren Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rundgren Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$135,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $114,700 | 7 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 8 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 8 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Rundgren 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 Rundgren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $88,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $32,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Is Fundamental Inc | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $32,000 |
| Individual | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $15,000 |
| Reading in Motion | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $15,000 |
| Invisible Wounds Foundation | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $10,000 |
| Little Friends | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $7,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Assist other charitable organizations in their philanthropic efforts | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne W Haack
- Christopher M Reiser
- Christine M Reiser
Questions people ask
Does Rundgren Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rundgren Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Rundgren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wayne W Haack (President), Christopher M Reiser (Secretary) and Christine M Reiser (Treasurer).
What does Rundgren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.