Sam & Mary Palumbo Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1553720
Foundation Overview
Based in Hillside, IL, Sam & Mary Palumbo Family Foundation has awarded 364 grants totaling $3,025,074 to organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts and 21 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $84,150, with a median award of $7,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,025,074
Total Assets
$3,842,522
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
49
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%
22 of 49 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
63% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 22 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (20%), Champaign (10%), Hillside (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+317%
Strong 317% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sam & Mary Palumbo Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant Welfare Society Of Chicago | $84,150 | Chicago, IL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Gannon University | $10,000 | Erie, PA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Wheaton College | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Boston College | $10,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Marquette University | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Edgewood College | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $4,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana | $3,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana | $5,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Pacific Union College | $2,500 | Angwin, CA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Minnesota | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Cedarville University | $10,000 | Cedarville, OH, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Coe College | $5,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Illinois State University | $10,000 | Dry Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| School Of The Art Institute Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Nebraska | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Dominican University | $5,500 | River Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Boston University | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Illinois State University | $10,000 | Dry Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| George Washington University | $15,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Green Halo Scholars | $6,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | College Support | 2024 |
| Bridge Youth & Family | $5,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Youth Support | 2024 |
| Little Friends Inc | $5,000 | Warrenville, IL, US | Youth Support | 2024 |
| Nami Dupage | $2,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Youth Support | 2024 |
| Kittie's Warriors Foundation | $10,000 | Bartlett, IL, US | Pediatric Cancer | 2024 |
| Holistic Riding Equestrian | $5,000 | Lemont, IL, US | Therapeutic Program Support | 2024 |
| Elmhurst University | $30,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Elsa Program | 2024 |
| National Louis University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | P.a.c.e. Program | 2024 |
| Lemons Of Love Inc | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Kids Cancer Care Packages | 2024 |
| Chicago Autism Network | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Gold Sponsor | 2024 |
| Gabriel Salgado | $5,081 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Gabriel Salgado | $4,919 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Therapeutic Program Support | 2024 |
| San Miguel School Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Gold Circle Scholarship | 2024 |
| Casa Italia | $1,000 | Stone Park, IL, US | Silver Sponsor | 2024 |
| Pactt Learning Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Platinum Sponsor | 2024 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Memorial Donation | 2024 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Adopt A Student Scholarship Program | 2024 |
| Ic Catholic Prep | $1,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Blue Sponsor | 2024 |
| Adult And Teen Challenge Illinois | $10,000 | Carlinville, IL, US | 2024 Education Materials | 2024 |
| The Community House | $10,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Gold Sponsor | 2024 |
| Little Friends Inc | $5,000 | Warrenville, IL, US | Grant For Respite Family Services | 2023 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | $7,500 | Maywood, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Elmhurst College - Elsa | $30,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $25,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarshipsjack's Program In Memory Of Dan Wolf | 2023 |
| Wheaton College | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Il At Urbanachampaign | $10,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Eastern Washington University | $15,000 | Cheney, WA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Marquette University | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Il At Urbanachampaign | $10,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Edgewood College | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Howard University Student Accounts | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| School Of The Art Institute Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cedarville University | $10,000 | Cedarveill, OH, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| St Olaf College | $5,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois State University | $7,500 | Dry Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Oakton College | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Boston University | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Macalester College | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois State University | $3,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Northern Il University Scholarship Office | $5,000 | Delalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Elim Outreach Training Center | $2,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Georgia State University | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Adult And Teen Challenge Illinois | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academics For The Students And Work Training Programs Only | 2023 |
| Chicago Autism Network | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Therapy Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Coming Up Rosies | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Smile Kits | 2023 |
| Donka Inc | $6,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Workshop & Disability Fairs | 2023 |
| Jennifer S Fallick Cancer Center | $10,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Counseling & Stress Managment | 2023 |
| Lemons Of Love Inc | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Kid's Holiday Care Packages | 2023 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Therapeutic Horsemanship Program | 2023 |
| Support Recreation Camp And Arts (Srca) | $2,000 | Westmont, IL, US | Summer Camps & Weekend Respite | 2023 |
| Trilogy Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Mental Health Certificatin And Training | 2023 |
| Little Friends Inc | $5,000 | Warrenville, IL, US | Grant For Respite Family Services | 2023 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | $7,500 | Maywood, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Elmhurst College - Elsa | $30,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $25,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarshipsjack's Program In Memory Of Dan Wolf | 2023 |
| Wheaton College | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Il At Urbanachampaign | $10,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Eastern Washington University | $15,000 | Cheney, WA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Marquette University | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Il At Urbanachampaign | $10,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Edgewood College | $10,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Howard University Student Accounts | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| School Of The Art Institute Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Allendale, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cedarville University | $10,000 | Cedarveill, OH, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| St Olaf College | $5,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois State University | $7,500 | Dry Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Oakton College | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Boston University | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Macalester College | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois State University | $3,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Northern Il University Scholarship Office | $5,000 | Delalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | $10,000 | Bloomington, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Elim Outreach Training Center | $2,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Georgia State University | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Adult And Teen Challenge Illinois | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Academics For The Students And Work Training Programs Only | 2023 |
| Chicago Autism Network | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Therapy Assistance Program | 2023 |
| Coming Up Rosies | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Smile Kits | 2023 |
| Donka Inc | $6,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Workshop & Disability Fairs | 2023 |
| Jennifer S Fallick Cancer Center | $10,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Counseling & Stress Managment | 2023 |
| Lemons Of Love Inc | $5,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Kid's Holiday Care Packages | 2023 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Therapeutic Horsemanship Program | 2023 |
| Support Recreation Camp And Arts (Srca) | $2,000 | Westmont, IL, US | Summer Camps & Weekend Respite | 2023 |
| Trilogy Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Mental Health Certificatin And Training | 2023 |
| Elmhurst College | $15,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | $10,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Boston College | $13,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | $10,000 | Maquon, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Washington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Howard University | $5,000 | Allendale, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| North Central College | $2,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Souther University A & M College | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wheaton College | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Illinois State University | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $15,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $5,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbian Club Of Chicago | $5,000 | Roselle, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| City College Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Michigan State | $15,000 | West Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $6,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $2,000 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tuckers Beauty College | $5,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Elmhurst College | $15,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | $10,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Boston College | $13,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | $10,000 | Maquon, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Washington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Howard University | $5,000 | Allendale, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| North Central College | $2,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Souther University A & M College | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wheaton College | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Illinois State University | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $15,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $5,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbian Club Of Chicago | $5,000 | Roselle, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| City College Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Michigan State | $15,000 | West Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $6,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $2,000 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tuckers Beauty College | $5,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Elmhurst College | $15,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Loyola University Medical Center | $10,000 | Maywood, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Ray Graham Association | $12,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Boston College | $13,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | $10,000 | Maquon, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | $5,000 | Washington, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Howard University | $5,000 | Allendale, DC, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola Marymount University | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Macalester College | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| North Central College | $2,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $5,000 | Rochester, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Souther University A & M College | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $10,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Southern California | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Wheaton College | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Illinois State University | $5,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $7,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $15,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois | $5,000 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Columbian Club Of Chicago | $5,000 | Roselle, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| City College Of New York | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Marquette University | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Michigan State | $15,000 | West Lansing, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $6,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Iowa State University | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Waubonsee Community College | $2,000 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $10,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tuckers Beauty College | $5,000 | Hammond, IN, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| College Of Dupage | $1,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Andrea Bossi & Har | $3,000 | Abc Street, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Georgia State University | $4,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois University | $5,000 | Dekalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ottawa University | $5,000 | Ottawa, KS, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Ohio State University | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Green Halo Scholars | $6,500 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Arrupe College Of Loyola University Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Simply From The Heart | $8,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| University Of Nebraska-lincoln | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Howard University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Depaul University | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Boston College | $13,000 | Chestnut Hill, MA, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Bear Necessities Pcfi | $18,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Illinois State University | $25,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | $33,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Univeristy Of Illinois At Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Northern Iowa | $2,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Grace Housing Complex | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| North Central College | $2,500 | Naperville, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Wheaton College | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Green Halo Scholars | $7,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin | $7,000 | Madison, WI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Amherst College | $7,500 | Amherst, MA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Columbia University | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Depaul University | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Dordt University | $7,500 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Georgia State University | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Kentucky State University | $7,500 | Frankfort, KY, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Lake Forest College | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| North Park University | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Iowa | $7,500 | Iowa City, IA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $7,500 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia | $7,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $9,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Howard University | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Illinois State University | $10,000 | Normal, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Bear Necessities Pcfi | $10,675 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois University | $17,500 | Dekalb, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | $25,500 | Champaign, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Elmhurst College | $30,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Bradley University | $20,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Elmhurst College | $28,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Grant | 2018 |
| Young Life Northeast | $500 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Mississippi | $1,000 | Southhaven, MS, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Elmhurst College | $10,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Duquesne University | $2,500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Tulane University | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Western Kentucky University | $10,000 | Bowling Green, KY, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Bradley University | $2,500 | Peoria, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign | $5,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Davidson College | $10,000 | Davidson, NC, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dominican University | $8,500 | River Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Depaul University | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Lees-mcrae College | $7,500 | Banner Elk, NC, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dordt College | $5,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Boston University | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign | $7,500 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Michigan | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Depaul University | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Grambling State University | $10,000 | Grambling, LA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Saint Xavier University | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Lake Forest College | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Georgetown University | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Marquette University | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign | $5,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ltm Foundation | $1,500 | Bloomingdale, IL, US | Grant | 2018 |
| Bradley University | $5,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dordt College | $5,000 | Sioux Center, IA, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Community Support Services | $5,000 | Aurora, IL, US | Grant | 2017 |
| The Community House | $10,000 | Hindsdale, IL, US | Grant | 2017 |
| Elmhurst College | $38,000 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Young Life Northeast Dupage | $500 | Elmhurst, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Andrea Bossi & Harvard University | $2,500 | Cambridge, MA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama - Tuscaloosa | $1,500 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $10,000 | South Bend, IN, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Boston University | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Joliet Junior College | $5,000 | Joliet, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Lake Forest College | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Marquette University | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Saint Xavier University | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Dominican University | $8,500 | River Forest, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois | $15,000 | Urbana, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Tulane University | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Bradley University | $6,000 | Peoria, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| South Suburban Family Shelter | $5,000 | Homewood, IL, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Community House | $3,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Center For Speech | $500 | Hillside, IL, US | Grant | 2016 |
| Elmhurst College | $28,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Tuskegee | $2,500 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Northern Illinois University | $1,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Loyola University | $13,500 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Dominican University | $7,500 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Tlc Camp | $10,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Lake Forest University | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| University Of Illinois | $10,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Saint Xavier | $2,500 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| University Of Wisconsin | $10,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Tennessee State | $5,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Autism Speaks | $500 | Hillside, IL, US | Grant | 2016 |
| Hanover Township | $1,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Bradley University | $6,000 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Governors State | $749 | Hillside, IL, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Jackson Chance | $0 | Hillside, IL, US | Grant | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sam & Mary Palumbo Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-1553720 |
| Website | http://palumbofoundation.org |
| Address | 321 CENTER ST Hillside, IL 60162-1814 |
Key People (12)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sam & Mary Palumbo Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice President | Donald Aleo |
|---|---|
| Director | Elizabeth Palumbo Pierce |
| Director | Gabriella Palumbo |
| Director | George Trimarco |
| Director | Jessica Palumbo Christensen |
Forms 990-PF
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