Womens Eleemosynary Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Womens Eleemosynary Foundation is a private foundation in Worth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,400 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $85,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,400
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$85,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,000 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,100 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $153,400 | 3 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Womens Eleemosynary 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Womens Eleemosynary Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $153,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aid to Elderly See Attached | Elderly & Disabled Aid | $85,500 |
| Scholarship Aid See Attached | Scholarship Aid | $67,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to charitable organizations | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Natalie Rossi
- Delphine Lytell
- Gloria Jean Waber
- Carmen Czerwinski
- Laura Pawlowski
- Barbara Warner
- Mary Derwinski
Questions people ask
Does Womens Eleemosynary Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Womens Eleemosynary Foundation give?
$153,400 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Womens Eleemosynary Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Natalie Rossi (Treasurer), Delphine Lytell (Secretary), Gloria Jean Waber (Director) and Carmen Czerwinski (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Womens Eleemosynary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, seniors and education.