Trillium Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trillium Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $10,000. 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$82,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$604,511
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,500 the year before.
7% 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 | $78,000 | 14 | $675,686 |
| 2024 | $79,500 | 13 | $623,173 |
| 2025 | $82,500 | 14 | $604,511 |
How to apply
Trillium 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 Trillium Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $82,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Urban Gateways | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Family Focus Inc | General operating purposes | $9,000 |
| Fenix Health Center Inc | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Rotary Club of Highland Parkhighwood | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | General operating purposes | $8,000 |
| Highland Park Community Nursery School | General operting purposes | $7,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assoc | General operating services | $5,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | General operating services | $5,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | Gereral operating services | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Senior Center | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Kaufman
- Janet Lubetkin
- Carol Govern
- James Brusslan
- Andrew Lubetkin
- Michael Govern
Questions people ask
Does Trillium Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trillium Foundation give?
$82,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Trillium Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Kaufman (Treasurer), Janet Lubetkin (President), Carol Govern (Director) and James Brusslan (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Trillium Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and human services.