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The George M Van Cleave Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 202789576

The George M Van Cleave Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $27.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $27.7 million and the largest $27.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The George M Van Cleave 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$27.7 million

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See List Attached
Chicago, IL
General Purpose$27.7 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The George M Van Cleave Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The George M Van Cleave Family Foundation give?

$27.7 million in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $27.7 million.

Who runs The George M Van Cleave Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Late George M van Cleave (Chairman), Karen L van Cleave (President/Treasurer), Paul R van Cleave (Vice President) and Diane Beresford (Secretary).

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