The Orlebeke Foundation
Accepts applications
The Orlebeke Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,600 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $111,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,600
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$111,600
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $310,500 | 5 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $114,500 | 5 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $128,600 | 3 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Susan Berghoef 30 W Oak St Apt 3A, Chicago, IL 60610 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 897-8900 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What The Orlebeke Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $128,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Unrestricted use | $111,600 |
| Individual | Unrestricted use | $12,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation | Unrestricted fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Berghoef
- Patrick Croke
- Katherine Berghoef
- David Berghoef
Questions people ask
Does The Orlebeke Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines..
How much does The Orlebeke Foundation give?
$128,600 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Orlebeke Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Berghoef (President & CEO), Patrick Croke (Treasurer), Katherine Berghoef (Director) and David Berghoef (Director).
What does The Orlebeke Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.