The Magic Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-4375952
Foundation Overview
Based in Mettawa, IL, The Magic Charitable Foundation has awarded 160 grants totaling $986,000 to organizations in Tennessee, Georgia and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$986,000
Total Assets
$2,531,323
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$4,250
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 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: 39%
11 of 28 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
47% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (23%), Lake Zurich (12%), Mundelein (9%).
Funding Trajectory
+32%
Moderate 32% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Healthcare + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (38%). 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 The Magic Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $8,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2025 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $2,500 | Gurnee, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2025 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2025 |
| The Water Project | $3,000 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2025 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Assistance To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters, Or Exclusion From Health Care. | 2025 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2025 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $3,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2025 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $5,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2025 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2025 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $4,500 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | To Feed Starving Children In Body And Spirit And To Work Together With Organizations And Ministries Across The Globe To End Hunger. | 2025 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $4,500 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2025 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Improve The Lives Of People With Cancer Through Advocacy, Research, And Patient Support, To Ensure Everyone Has An Opportunity To Prevent, Detect, Treat, And Survive Cancer. | 2025 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Work To Secure A Future For All Species, Great And Small, Hovering On The Brink Of Extinction Through Science, Law And Creative Media, With A Focus On Protecting The Lands, Waters And Climate That Species Need To Survive. | 2025 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun Viole | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To End Gun Violence. | 2025 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $11,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Build Better Lives For The Millions Of Americans Affected By Mental Illness. | 2025 |
| The Margo Fowler Family Foundation | $10,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | To Assisting People With Frontotemporal Dementia (Ftd) And Other Rare Neurodegenerative Disorders By Providing Education And Support Services For Individuals And Families Affected By These Diseases; Funding Research For Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, And Cures; And Raising Awareness Through Advocacy And Promotional Efforts. | 2025 |
| Renew Communities Nfp | $2,500 | North Chicago, IL, US | To Increase Affordable Home Ownership In Under Resourced Communities. | 2025 |
| The Conservation Fund | $9,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Create Innovative Solutions That Drive Nature-based Action For Climate Protection, Sustainable Economies, And Vibrant Communities. | 2025 |
| Nourishing Hope | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Nourish Hope Through Food, Mental Health, And Social Services So That All Can Thrive. | 2025 |
| Project Heal | $5,000 | Parkville, MD, US | To Breakdown Systemic, Healthcare, And Financial Barriers To Eating Disorder Healing. | 2025 |
| Ywca Evanstonnorth Shore | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women, And Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom, And Dignity For All. | 2025 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To End Alzheimer's And All Other Dementia-by Accelerating Global Research, Driving Risk Reduction And Early Detection, And Maximizing Quality Care And Support. | 2025 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Mobilize The Power Of Sport To Champion Youth, Families And Communities. | 2025 |
| Megan Butz Legacy Of Hope | $3,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Strengthen The Lives Of At-risk Youth And Young Adults So They May Be Mentally Healthy And Receive Needed Mental Health Programming And Support. | 2025 |
| Neuroimmune Foundation | $3,000 | Colgate, WI, US | To Improve Outcomes For Individuals With Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (Pans) And Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Associated With Streptococcal Infections (Pandas), As Well As Infectious, Post-infectious, And Autoimmune Encephalitis. | 2025 |
| Michael J Fox Fndtn-parkinson's Res | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Finding A Cure For Parkinson's Disease Through An Aggressively Funded Research Agenda And To Ensuring The Development Of Improved Therapies For Those Living With Parkinson's Today. | 2025 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundati | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Prevent And Cure Breast Cancer By Advancing The World's Most Promising Research. | 2025 |
| Cancer Research Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | To Fuel Therapies And Scientific Breakthroughs That Provide Fresh Hope To Cancer Patients. | 2025 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $9,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $3,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2024 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2024 |
| The Water Project | $4,500 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2024 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Assistance To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters, Or Exclusion From Health Care. | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $13,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2024 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $2,500 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2024 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $5,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2024 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $8,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2024 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $2,500 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | To Feed Starving Children In Body And Spirit And To Work Together With Organizations And Ministries Across The Globe To End Hunger. | 2024 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $2,000 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2024 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Sustain The Natural World For The Benefit Of People And Wildlife, Collaborating With Partners From Local To Global Levels In Nearly 100 Countries. | 2024 |
| La Casa Norte | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer A Continuum Of Housing Resources And Services To Unaccompanied Youth And Families From Chicago's West And South Sides Who Experience Or Are At Risk Of Homelessness. | 2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Conserve The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2024 |
| American Heart Association | $4,500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fight Heart Disease And Stroke, Striving To Save And Improve Lives. | 2024 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Work To Secure A Future For All Species, Great And Small, Hovering On The Brink Of Extinction Through Science, Law And Creative Media, With A Focus On Protecting The Lands, Waters And Climate That Species Need To Survive. | 2024 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun Viole | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To End Gun Violence. | 2024 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $3,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Build Better Lives For The Millions Of Americans Affected By Mental Illness. | 2024 |
| The Margo Fowler Family Foundation | $14,500 | Deerfield, IL, US | To Assisting People With Frontotemporal Dementia (Ftd) And Other Rare Neurodegenerative Disorders By Providing Education And Support Services For Individuals And Families Affected By These Diseases; Funding Research For Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, And Cures; And Raising Awareness Through Advocacy And Promotional Efforts. | 2024 |
| Smile Train Inc | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Corrective Surgery For Children With Cleft Lips And Palates. | 2024 |
| Renew Communities Nfp | $3,000 | North Chicago, IL, US | To Increase Affordable Home Ownership In Under Resourced Communities. | 2024 |
| Gratitude Generation Inc | $4,000 | Deerfield, IL, US | To Provide Community Service Opportunities In The Chicago Area For Children, Families And Organizations. | 2024 |
| Credit Abuse Resistance Education-c | $5,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Provide Financial Literacy Classes In Chicago Schools. | 2024 |
| Feast | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Wellness And Enrich Lives Through The Power Of Healthy Foods And Human Connection. | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2023 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $2,500 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2023 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2023 |
| The Water Project | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2023 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $2,500 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2023 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $3,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army World Service Of | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Improve The Health, Economic, And Spiritual Conditions Of The Poor Throughout The World Where The Salvation Army Is Active. | 2023 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2023 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Sustain The Natural World For The Benefit Of People And Wildlife, Collaborating With Partners From Local To Global Levels In Nearly 100 Countries. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Improve The Lives Of People With Cancer Through Advocacy, Research, And Patient Support, To Ensure Everyone Has An Opportunity To Prevent, Detect, Treat, And Survive Cancer. | 2023 |
| La Casa Norte | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer A Continuum Of Housing Resources And Services To Unaccompanied Youth And Families From Chicago's West And South Sides Who Experience Or Are At Risk Of Homelessness. | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Conserve The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2023 |
| Humble Design | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Custom Design And Fully Furnish Home Interiors For Individuals, Families And Veterans Emerging From Homelessness. | 2023 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Change The Culture Of Youth Sports So That Every Child, Regardless Of Social Or Economic Circumstance, Has Access To A Positive Youth Sports Experience. | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Support Excellent Teaching, Innovative Research And The Personal And Intellectual Growth Of Its Students In A Diverse Academic Community. | 2023 |
| Depaul University | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Integral Human Development Of Its Students. | 2023 |
| Active Minds | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Saving Lives And Building Stronger Families And Communities Through Education, Research, Advocacy, In Order To Open Up The Conversation About Mental Health And Creating Lasting Change In The Way Mental Health Is Talked About, Cared For, And Valued In The United States. | 2023 |
| Equestrian Connection | $3,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | To Provide Equine-assisted Therapy Programs And Services For Special Needs Children And Adults. | 2023 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $3,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | To Educate And Raise Awareness About Adolescent Depression, Encouraging Good Mental Health And Breaking Down The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Issues. | 2023 |
| Wright-way Rescue | $3,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Reduce The Number Of Homeless Pets Euthanized In The Midwest Each Year Through An Adoption Program, Community Education, Promotion Of Spaying And Neutering, And A Veterinary Medicine Program. | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fight Heart Disease And Stroke, Striving To Save And Improve Lives. | 2023 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Work To Secure A Future For All Species, Great And Small, Hovering On The Brink Of Extinction Through Science, Law And Creative Media, With A Focus On Protecting The Lands, Waters And Climate That Species Need To Survive. | 2023 |
| Children And Adults With Adhd Chadd | $2,500 | Lanham, MD, US | To Empower People Affected By Adhd By Providing Evidence-based Information, Supporting Individuals, Their Families, And Professionals Who Assist Them Throughout Their Journeys And Advocating For Equity, Inclusion, And Universal Rights. | 2023 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundat | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | To Accelerate Full Spectrum Research To Cure Rett Syndrome And Empower Families With Information, Knowledge And Connectivity. | 2023 |
| World Vision | $2,500 | Federal Way, WA, US | To Work To Help Communities Lift Themselves Out Of Poverty For Good. | 2023 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun Viole | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To End Gun Violence. | 2023 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Build Better Lives For The Millions Of Americans Affected By Mental Illness. | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $2,500 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2023 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $2,500 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2023 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2023 |
| The Water Project | $2,500 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2023 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $2,500 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2023 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $3,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army World Service Of | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Improve The Health, Economic, And Spiritual Conditions Of The Poor Throughout The World Where The Salvation Army Is Active. | 2023 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2023 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Sustain The Natural World For The Benefit Of People And Wildlife, Collaborating With Partners From Local To Global Levels In Nearly 100 Countries. | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Improve The Lives Of People With Cancer Through Advocacy, Research, And Patient Support, To Ensure Everyone Has An Opportunity To Prevent, Detect, Treat, And Survive Cancer. | 2023 |
| La Casa Norte | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer A Continuum Of Housing Resources And Services To Unaccompanied Youth And Families From Chicago's West And South Sides Who Experience Or Are At Risk Of Homelessness. | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $7,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Conserve The Lands And Waters On Which All Life Depends. | 2023 |
| Humble Design | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Custom Design And Fully Furnish Home Interiors For Individuals, Families And Veterans Emerging From Homelessness. | 2023 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Change The Culture Of Youth Sports So That Every Child, Regardless Of Social Or Economic Circumstance, Has Access To A Positive Youth Sports Experience. | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | To Support Excellent Teaching, Innovative Research And The Personal And Intellectual Growth Of Its Students In A Diverse Academic Community. | 2023 |
| Depaul University | $4,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Integral Human Development Of Its Students. | 2023 |
| Active Minds | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Saving Lives And Building Stronger Families And Communities Through Education, Research, Advocacy, In Order To Open Up The Conversation About Mental Health And Creating Lasting Change In The Way Mental Health Is Talked About, Cared For, And Valued In The United States. | 2023 |
| Equestrian Connection | $3,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | To Provide Equine-assisted Therapy Programs And Services For Special Needs Children And Adults. | 2023 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $3,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | To Educate And Raise Awareness About Adolescent Depression, Encouraging Good Mental Health And Breaking Down The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Issues. | 2023 |
| Wright-way Rescue | $3,000 | Morton Grove, IL, US | To Reduce The Number Of Homeless Pets Euthanized In The Midwest Each Year Through An Adoption Program, Community Education, Promotion Of Spaying And Neutering, And A Veterinary Medicine Program. | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $3,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Fight Heart Disease And Stroke, Striving To Save And Improve Lives. | 2023 |
| Center For Biological Diversity | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | To Work To Secure A Future For All Species, Great And Small, Hovering On The Brink Of Extinction Through Science, Law And Creative Media, With A Focus On Protecting The Lands, Waters And Climate That Species Need To Survive. | 2023 |
| Children And Adults With Adhd Chadd | $2,500 | Lanham, MD, US | To Empower People Affected By Adhd By Providing Evidence-based Information, Supporting Individuals, Their Families, And Professionals Who Assist Them Throughout Their Journeys And Advocating For Equity, Inclusion, And Universal Rights. | 2023 |
| International Rett Syndrome Foundat | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | To Accelerate Full Spectrum Research To Cure Rett Syndrome And Empower Families With Information, Knowledge And Connectivity. | 2023 |
| World Vision | $2,500 | Federal Way, WA, US | To Work To Help Communities Lift Themselves Out Of Poverty For Good. | 2023 |
| Giffords Courage To Fight Gun Viole | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | To End Gun Violence. | 2023 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Build Better Lives For The Millions Of Americans Affected By Mental Illness. | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $20,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2022 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2022 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $5,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2022 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $5,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $6,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army World Service Of | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Improve The Health, Economic, And Spiritual Conditions Of The Poor Throughout The World Where The Salvation Army Is Active. | 2022 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $20,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | To Feed Starving Children In Body And Spirit And To Work Together With Organizations And Ministries Across The Globe To End Hunger. | 2022 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2022 |
| Us Fund For Unicef Dba Unicef Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Save And Improve Children's Lives And To Advance And Protect Child Rights And To Provide Health Care, Immunizations, Nutrition, Access To Safe Water And Sanitation Services, Education, Protection And Emergency Relief. | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Sustain The Natural World For The Benefit Of People And Wildlife, Collaborating With Partners From Local To Global Levels In Nearly 100 Countries. | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $20,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2022 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2022 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $5,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2022 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $5,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2022 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $6,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army World Service Of | $10,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Improve The Health, Economic, And Spiritual Conditions Of The Poor Throughout The World Where The Salvation Army Is Active. | 2022 |
| Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Deliver Exceptional, Kid-friendly Care To Every Child Who Needs It And To Build Safer Spaces Where Children Can Grow Up And Thrive. | 2022 |
| Feed My Starving Children | $20,000 | Coon Rapids, MN, US | To Feed Starving Children In Body And Spirit And To Work Together With Organizations And Ministries Across The Globe To End Hunger. | 2022 |
| The Les Turner Als Foundation | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | To Provide The Most Comprehensive Care And Support To People Living With Als And Their Families And To Advance Scientific Research For The Prevention, Treatment And Cure Of Als. | 2022 |
| Us Fund For Unicef Dba Unicef Usa | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Save And Improve Children's Lives And To Advance And Protect Child Rights And To Provide Health Care, Immunizations, Nutrition, Access To Safe Water And Sanitation Services, Education, Protection And Emergency Relief. | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Sustain The Natural World For The Benefit Of People And Wildlife, Collaborating With Partners From Local To Global Levels In Nearly 100 Countries. | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $20,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2021 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2021 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $5,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2021 |
| The Water Project | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Assistance To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters, Or Exclusion From Health Care. | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2021 |
| Carmel Catholic High School | $5,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | To Empower Students To Be Servant Leaders Filled With Zeal For Faith And Scholarship. | 2021 |
| John M Smith Youth Sports Foundatio | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | To Empower Youth Athletes To Have Opportunities To Play The Sports They Love. | 2021 |
| Advocate Health Care Charitable Fou | $5,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | To Expand Access To Care, Enhance Our Patients' Experience, Enable Innovation And Improve Health Outcomes. | 2021 |
| Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C | $4,000 | Harvard, IL, US | To Bring Hope, Joy And Unlimited Possibilities Through The Healing Power Of The Horse. | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | To Advance Cures, And Means Of Prevention, For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research And Treatment. | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Bring People Together To Build Homes, Communities And Hope Through Decent And Affordable Housing. | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Lake County | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | To Provide Simple, Decent And Affordable Homes That Hard-working, Low-income Families Can Own. | 2020 |
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | To Promote Educational Excellence In A Catholic Environment And Offer Opportunities For Students To Attain Their Full Potential. | 2020 |
| St Joan Of Arc Catholic School | $5,000 | Lisle, IL, US | To Provide Students A Firm Foundation In The Catholic Faith, Thereby Creating The Opportunity And The Means To Achieve Academic Excellence. | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $15,000 | Geneva, IL, US | To Provide Nutritious Food And Resources With Dignity, Equity And Convenience Through Partnerships And Innovation. | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Bring Food, Dignity And Hope Where Its Needed Most In Cook County, Il. | 2020 |
| The Water Project | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | To Provide Reliable Water Projects To Communities In Sub-saharan Africa Who Suffer From A Lack Of Access To Clean Water And Proper Sanitation. | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Medical Assistance To People Affected By Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters, Or Exclusion From Health Care. | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Prevent And Alleviate Human Suffering In The Face Of Emergencies. | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Magic Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 27-4375952 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 27115 N MEADOWOODS LN Mettawa, IL 60048-9428 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Magic Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Monica Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Michael J Nicholas |
| Secretary | David M Nicholas |
| Director | Erin L Trella |
| Director | Kelly C Luby |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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