Special Kids Foundation
Accepts applications
Special Kids Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $35,306. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$200,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$35,306
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,428 the year before.
67% 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 | $150,000 | 8 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $147,428 | 6 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 9 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheryle Yallen 2218 N Monticello, Chicago, IL 60647 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 342-2749, info@specialkidsfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Applications must be submitted by March 1 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hand | Support | $35,306 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Support | $35,000 |
| The Kids Equipment Network | Support | $30,000 |
| Search Inc | Support | $25,000 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | Support | $25,000 |
| Oak Leydon Developmental Services | Support | $23,269 |
| Parents Alliance Employment Project | Support | $16,660 |
| Esperanza Community Services | Support | $6,415 |
| Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago | Support | $3,350 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryle Yallen
- Denise Schwartz
- Cynthia Johnson
- Heather Weiss
- Davida Salamon
- Barbara Silbert
- Deborah Granite
- Denise Kaplan
- Diane Mehlman
- Felice Boyer
- Janie sills
- Judy Katz
- Lauren Conway
- Lauren Litchfield
- Mara Lane
Questions people ask
Does Special Kids Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be submitted by March 1.
How much does Special Kids Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Special Kids Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheryle Yallen (Executive Director), Denise Schwartz (President), Cynthia Johnson (Vice President) and Heather Weiss (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.