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The Chomicz Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363518198

The Chomicz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,390 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $420 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $10,750 the year before.

90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,25016$237,675
2024$10,7508$237,092
2025$6,39010$280,489

How to apply

The Chomicz 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Chomicz Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois6$3,190
Florida2$3,000
District of Columbia1$100
Michigan1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ave Maria School of Law
Naples, FL
General$2,000
Mercy Homes
Chicago, IL
General$1,500
Cru
Orlando, FL
General$1,000
Holy Apostle Orthodox Church
Westchester, IL
General$500
Ctu
Chicago, IL
General$500
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General$340
Our Lady Mt Carmel Parish
Melrose Park, IL
General$250
Illinois Policy Institute
Chicago, IL
General$100
Hillside College
Hillsdale, MI
General$100
Cato Institute
Washington, DC
General$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Chomicz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Chomicz Family Foundation give?

$6,390 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $420.

Who runs The Chomicz Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Chomicz (President), Susan Bowman (Secretary/Treasurer) and Anthony Chomicz (Director).

What does The Chomicz Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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