The Portes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Portes Foundation is a private foundation in Westmont, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,971 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $22,971 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,971
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$22,971
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,000 the year before.
67% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $70,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2022 | $71,700 | 2 | $995,027 |
| 2023 | $66,700 | 5 | $978,229 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $57,971 | 3 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Portes 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.
What The Portes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $57,971 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bears Care | Medical Research | $25,000 |
| The Institute of Medicine of Chicago | Medical Research | $22,971 |
| Hektoen Institute of Medicine | Grants for the Underserved | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald R Stapleton
- Shrimrah Bullock-Adkins
- Mark Grach
- Kiran Chekka
- Susan Kern
Questions people ask
Does The Portes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Portes Foundation give?
$57,971 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $22,971.
Who runs The Portes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald R Stapleton (Treasurer), Shrimrah Bullock-Adkins (Vice President), Mark Grach (Chair) and Kiran Chekka (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Portes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.