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The Tampico Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 454146662

The Tampico Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $2,500. 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,7002$8,397
2024$00$8,397
2025$3,5002$3,910

How to apply

The Tampico 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 Tampico Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$2,500
Florida1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
Chicago, IL
Annual Benefit Sponsorship$2,500
Food for the Poor
Coconut Creek, FL
General Support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Tampico Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Tampico Foundation give?

$3,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.

Who runs The Tampico Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jenny Haas (Ceo), Mark Kent (Evp) and Pedro Dejesus (Evp/Gc).

What does The Tampico Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.

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