The Selfreliance Foundation
Accepts applications
The Selfreliance Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $95,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$17.7 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $888,700 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $832,200 | 65 | $15.4 million |
| 2023 | $888,700 | 63 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 78 | $17.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Selfreliance Foundation 2332 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 328-7585 |
| What to submit | Letter requesting assistance |
| Restrictions | Organization must have 501(c)3 status |
What The Selfreliance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 44 | $861,200 |
| Michigan | 10 | $93,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $52,500 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $37,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 4 | $9,500 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Ukr Cath Eparchy | General Expenses | $95,000 |
| St Joseph Ukr Cath Church | General Expenses | $75,000 |
| Selfreliance Association | General Expenses | $75,000 |
| St Nicholas Cathedral School | General Expenses | $65,000 |
| Sts Volodymyr and Olha Ukr Cath Church | General Expenses | $55,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Ukr Cath Church | General Expenses | $37,500 |
| Ukrainian Catholic University Found | General Expenses | $35,200 |
| Amer Ukr Youth Assoc inc Pavlushkov Bran | General Expenses | $35,000 |
| Amer Ukr Youth Assoc inc Vitovsky Branch | General Expenses | $32,500 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Whippany | General Expenses | $30,000 |
| Plast Inc | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| St Andrew Ukr Orth Cathedral | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| St Nicholas Ukr Cath Cathedral | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Ukrainian National Museum | General Expenses | $25,000 |
| Immaculate Conception UC Schools | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| St Sophia Ukr Orth Church | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| St Volodymyr Ukr Orth Cathedral | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | General Expenses | $20,000 |
| Holy Trinity Ukr Orth Church | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Hromovytsia Ukr Dance Ensemble | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Plast USO Detroit Branch | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Ukr Congress Committee of America | General Expenses | $15,000 |
| Friends of Ukrainian Bnadurist Chorus | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Holy Patronage Ukr Orth Cathedral | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Ukr Cath Church | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Kyiv Mohyla Foundation | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Detroit | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St John the Baptist UCC Newark | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St Josaphat Ukr Cath Church | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| St Mary Protectress Ukr Orth Cath | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Ukr Orth Church | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Ukrainian Baptist Church | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Ukrainian Christian Pentecostal Church | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| UYCO Ukrainian Youth Camping Org | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Vyshyvanka School of Dance | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Western Vicariate of the Ukr Orth Kyiv P | General Expenses | $10,000 |
| Umana Foundation | General Expenses | $8,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel UCC | General Expenses | $7,000 |
| Dormition of the Mother of God Ukr Cath | General Expenses | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myron Wasiunec
- Daria Twardowsky
- Victor Wojtychiw
- Bohdan Watral
- Oresta Fedyniak
- Oleh Karawan
Questions people ask
Does The Selfreliance Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Selfreliance Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Selfreliance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Myron Wasiunec (Director), Daria Twardowsky (Director), Victor Wojtychiw (Sec/Treasurer) and Bohdan Watral (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Selfreliance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.