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The Cunat Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only McHenry, Illinois · EIN 842655689

The Cunat Family Foundation is a private foundation in McHenry, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 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.

Giving in 2025 was down from $38,278 the year before.

50% 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$15,0003$464,421
2024$38,2786$455,158
2025$11,0002$513,767

How to apply

The Cunat 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 Cunat Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$11,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kiwanis International - McHenry High School Key Club Scholarship
McHenry, IL
Educational - scholarships$10,000
Elgin Breakfast Rotary Club
Elgin, IL
In support of organization's mission$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Cunat Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Cunat Family Foundation give?

$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Cunat Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Brian G Cunat (President & Treasurer), Miki Obata Cunat (Vice President & Secretary), Neena C Heitz (Director) and Amie K Cunat (Director).

What does The Cunat Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.

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