Sapiente Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sapiente Family Foundation is a private foundation in Inverness, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$50,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,505 the year before.
25% 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 | $43,000 | 16 | $946,499 |
| 2024 | $47,505 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,500 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Sapiente Family 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 Sapiente Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $17,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Folds of Honor | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| St Judes | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Naples Comprehensive Healthcare | Unrestricted Donation | $7,500 |
| Working in the Schools | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $2,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill E Markowski
- Matthew Markowski
- John S Sapiente
Questions people ask
Does Sapiente Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sapiente Family Foundation give?
$50,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sapiente Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill E Markowski (President & Secretary), Matthew Markowski (Treasurer) and John S Sapiente (Director).
What does Sapiente Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.