Foundations of East Chicago Inc
Accepts applications
Foundations of East Chicago Inc is a private foundation in East Chicago, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.8 million and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.8 million
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$44.6 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 1 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 1 | $40.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 1 | $44.6 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Rosa Pena 100 W Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (219) 392-4225, rpena@foundationsec.org |
| What to submit | Requests for grants and/ordonations are made to the boardof directors |
| Deadlines | Deadlines vary |
| Restrictions | Qualified applicant must be classified as a legitimate 501C3 exempt organization |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | to follow | $1.8 million |
Officers and trustees
- George Weems
- Joseph Verduzco
- Nadyne Kokot
- Thomas Johnson
- Maria Vargas
- Richard Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Foundations of East Chicago Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines vary.
How much does Foundations of East Chicago Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.8 million.
Who runs Foundations of East Chicago Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists George Weems (President), Joseph Verduzco (Treasurer), Nadyne Kokot (Vice President) and Thomas Johnson (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.