The A Montgomery Ward Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-2417437
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, The A Montgomery Ward Foundation has awarded 284 grants totaling $3,446,231 to organizations in Illinois, Colorado and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $4,000 to $62,500, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,446,231
Total Assets
$17,483,925
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
108
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 54%
58 of 108 recipients (54%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
98% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (61%), Palatine (3%), Carol Stream (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-3%
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (39%). 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 A Montgomery Ward 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Place Association | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Childhood Care And Learning | 2023 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| American Blues Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Harris Theate | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Series | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $25,844 | Wilmette, IL, US | Valve Replacement Project | 2023 |
| South Suburban Pads | $15,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Steppenwolf Education | 2023 |
| Tutoring Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Renaissance Social Services Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Housing The Most | 2023 |
| Peoples Resource Center | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Supports Computer Training | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Childrens Mental Health | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Center | $55,000 | Countryside, IL, US | Day Program Safety And | 2023 |
| Infant Welfare Society | $11,100 | Chicago, IL, US | Essential Medical Supplies | 2023 |
| Center Of Concern | $15,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Support Older Adults And | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Integrated Dental Home For | 2023 |
| Gads Hill Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Visiting | 2023 |
| Orchard Village | $25,200 | Skokie, IL, US | Bathroom Renovations For | 2023 |
| Common Pantry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Senior Life Benefits | 2023 |
| Pads To Hope Inc | $5,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $15,000 | Highland, IL, US | Young Athletes In Metro | 2023 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hearts To Art | 2023 |
| Communication Health | $10,000 | Lombard, IL, US | Supports Summer Literacy | 2023 |
| Ascension Il Alexian Bros Housing | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Occupational | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Il | $10,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $5,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | Support Occupational | 2023 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Mchenry | $10,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Glasa | $6,500 | Lewisfille, TX, US | Supports College Success | 2023 |
| Window To The World Comm Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Ja Whole School | 2023 |
| Kids Above All | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Emerge | 2023 |
| Northside Housing Supportive Service | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Non Congregate | 2023 |
| Oil Lamp | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Supports Art For All | 2023 |
| Operation Warm | $5,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Supports New Coats Or Shoes | 2023 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lighthouse Media | 2023 |
| La Rabida Childrens' Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Life Educational | 2023 |
| Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery | $19,257 | Oak Park, IL, US | Supports Aging Server Iws | 2023 |
| Associated Colleges Of Illinois | $62,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships For Students | 2023 |
| Marklund Charities | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Supports Community Day | 2023 |
| Community Support Services Inc | $13,960 | Brookfield, IL, US | Supports Updating Old | 2023 |
| Humanitarian Service | $4,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Children's Project | 2023 |
| Deborah's Place | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Wings Program Inc | $30,600 | Palatine, IL, US | Supports Safety Projects At | 2023 |
| Snow City Arts | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| All Chicago Making Homeless History | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Student Emergency Fund | 2023 |
| High Jump | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Avenues To Independence | $11,073 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Supports Accessible Office | 2023 |
| Alive Center | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Sharing Notes | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Mercy Housing Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Apartments Development | 2023 |
| Children's Place Association | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Childhood Care And Learning | 2023 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| American Blues Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Harris Theate | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Family Series | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $25,844 | Wilmette, IL, US | Valve Replacement Project | 2023 |
| South Suburban Pads | $15,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Steppenwolf Education | 2023 |
| Tutoring Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Renaissance Social Services Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Housing The Most | 2023 |
| Peoples Resource Center | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Supports Computer Training | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $10,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Childrens Mental Health | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Center | $55,000 | Countryside, IL, US | Day Program Safety And | 2023 |
| Infant Welfare Society | $11,100 | Chicago, IL, US | Essential Medical Supplies | 2023 |
| Center Of Concern | $15,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Support Older Adults And | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Integrated Dental Home For | 2023 |
| Gads Hill Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Visiting | 2023 |
| Orchard Village | $25,200 | Skokie, IL, US | Bathroom Renovations For | 2023 |
| Common Pantry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $10,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Senior Life Benefits | 2023 |
| Pads To Hope Inc | $5,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $15,000 | Highland, IL, US | Young Athletes In Metro | 2023 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hearts To Art | 2023 |
| Communication Health | $10,000 | Lombard, IL, US | Supports Summer Literacy | 2023 |
| Ascension Il Alexian Bros Housing | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Occupational | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Il | $10,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Center For Enriched Living | $5,000 | Riverwoods, IL, US | Support Occupational | 2023 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Mchenry | $10,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Glasa | $6,500 | Lewisfille, TX, US | Supports College Success | 2023 |
| Window To The World Comm Inc | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Ja Whole School | 2023 |
| Kids Above All | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Emerge | 2023 |
| Northside Housing Supportive Service | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Non Congregate | 2023 |
| Oil Lamp | $5,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Supports Art For All | 2023 |
| Operation Warm | $5,000 | Glen Mills, PA, US | Supports New Coats Or Shoes | 2023 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lighthouse Media | 2023 |
| La Rabida Childrens' Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Life Educational | 2023 |
| Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery | $19,257 | Oak Park, IL, US | Supports Aging Server Iws | 2023 |
| Associated Colleges Of Illinois | $62,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships For Students | 2023 |
| Marklund Charities | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Supports Community Day | 2023 |
| Community Support Services Inc | $13,960 | Brookfield, IL, US | Supports Updating Old | 2023 |
| Humanitarian Service | $4,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Children's Project | 2023 |
| Deborah's Place | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Wings Program Inc | $30,600 | Palatine, IL, US | Supports Safety Projects At | 2023 |
| Snow City Arts | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| All Chicago Making Homeless History | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Student Emergency Fund | 2023 |
| High Jump | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Avenues To Independence | $11,073 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Supports Accessible Office | 2023 |
| Alive Center | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Sharing Notes | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2023 |
| Mercy Housing Inc | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Apartments Development | 2023 |
| Children's Place Association | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Childhood Care And Learning | 2022 |
| Housing Opportunities & Maintenance For | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Margaret's Village | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Have Dreams | $10,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Innovative Green Stem Lab | 2022 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $24,325 | Wilmette, IL, US | Valve Replacement Project | 2022 |
| Tutoring Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | One To One Tutoring Program | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Center | $45,000 | Countryside, IL, US | Day Program Safety And | 2022 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Access And Inclusion | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Howard Area Community Center | $21,228 | Chicago, IL, US | Howard Area Community | 2022 |
| Chicago Commons Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | The Family Hub For Two | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Integrated Dental Home For | 2022 |
| Foundation For Hearing & Speech | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Music To My Ears Bases | 2022 |
| Common Pantry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant Supports Final | 2022 |
| Hephzibah Childrens Assoc | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Supports Educational | 2022 |
| Mchenry County Adult Program | $12,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | $5,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | After School And All Day | 2022 |
| Clearbrook Center | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Community Day Services | 2022 |
| Council For Jewish Elderly | $5,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Senior Life Benefits | 2022 |
| The Boulevard Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Pads To Hope Inc | $10,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Tuesdays Child | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Behavioral Intervention | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $10,000 | Highland, IL, US | Young Athletes In Metro | 2022 |
| Auditorium Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Hearts To Art | 2022 |
| Chicago Billingual Nurse | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Welcome Back Center | 2022 |
| Columbia College Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | 50th Anniversary Season | 2022 |
| Family Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bette D. Harris Family And | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago & | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Safety And Kitchen | 2022 |
| Great Lk Adaptive Sports Assoc | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | College Success Through | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | After School Program | 2022 |
| Haymarket Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| School And Tutors On Wheels | $5,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Special Leisure Services Fdn | $5,000 | Rolling Meadows, IL, US | Accessible Music Room | 2022 |
| Tfk Chicago Voyagers | $10,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Media | 2022 |
| The Humanitarian Service Proj | $4,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Children's Project | 2022 |
| Urban Rivers | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Wild Mile Lab | 2022 |
| Pioneer Ctr For Human Servic | $10,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | Mchenry County Pads | 2022 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Literacy Initiatives In | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Literacy: Technology | 2022 |
| Chicago Academy Of Sciences | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant Supports Science On | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science & Industry | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Henry Crown Space Center | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Of Metro Chicago | $39,418 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Safety And Kitchen | 2022 |
| La Rabida Childrens' Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Life Educational | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Maryville Crisis Nursery | 2022 |
| Easter Seals - Dupage & The Fox Valley | $5,000 | Villa Park, IL, US | Children And Families | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Partners In Fieldwork | 2022 |
| Associated Colleges Of Illinois | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships For Students | 2022 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Casa Central Social Service Corp | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | La Posada Interim Housing | 2022 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Development | 2022 |
| Community Support Services Inc | $14,560 | Brookfield, IL, US | Supports Updating Old | 2022 |
| Family Rescue | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Residential Service Program | 2022 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Donka Incorporated | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Deborahs Place | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Teen Parent Connection | $10,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Adolescent Family | 2022 |
| Wings Program Inc | $32,901 | Palatine, IL, US | Paging Systems And Security | 2022 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fdn | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Breakthrough Beginners | 2022 |
| Child's Voice School | $7,500 | Wooddale, IL, US | Child's Voice Early | 2022 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant Supports General | 2022 |
| Adler Planetarium | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Virtual Field Trips | 2022 |
| Children's Place Association | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Childhood Care And Learning | 2021 |
| The Humanitarian Service Project | $4,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | The Children's Project | 2021 |
| Have Dreams | $10,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Trinity High School | $29,200 | River Forest, IL, US | New Steam Innovation Lab | 2021 |
| Concordia Place | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Early Learning Programs | 2021 |
| Giordano Jazz Dance Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Jazz Dance/science & Health | 2021 |
| Inner Voice Inc | $19,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Purchase Of Van For | 2021 |
| La Casa Norte | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth In College Program | 2021 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Steppenwolf Education | 2021 |
| Urban River | $5,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | Wild Mile Youth Paddle | 2021 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Access And Inclusion | 2021 |
| Snow City Arts Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Infant Welfare Society | $24,951 | Chicago, IL, US | Essential Medical Supplies | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Childrens Access | 2021 |
| Center Of Concern | $15,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Chicago Commons Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | The Family Hub For Two | 2021 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Oral Health Expansion Erie | 2021 |
| Foundation For Hearing & Speech | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Music To My Ears Bases | 2021 |
| Gads Hill Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Care Services Home | 2021 |
| Harbour Inc | $10,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Safe Harbour Emergency | 2021 |
| Redwood Grow Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Redwood Day Program | 2021 |
| Orchard Village | $20,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Essential Medical Supplies | 2021 |
| Journeys The Road Home | $10,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Imd Guest House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Pediatric Care Community | 2021 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Il | $10,000 | Des Plaines, IL, US | General Mental Health | 2021 |
| Chicago Lights | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Tutoring Program | 2021 |
| Common Pantry | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Hephzibah Childrens Assoc | $10,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | Supports Educational | 2021 |
| Mchenry County Adult Program | $5,000 | Crystal Lake, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Chciago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Matthew House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Southside Center Of Hope | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lift Women In Recovery | 2021 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | $10,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | After School And All Day | 2021 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Chicago | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operations Of | 2021 |
| Childrens Home & Aid Society Of Illinois | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rice Child & Family Center | 2021 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Environment Access | 2021 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chicago Lighthouse Media | 2021 |
| La Rabida Childrens' Hospital | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Life Educaltional Service | 2021 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens' Hospital | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Children School Services | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education And Career | 2021 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Easter Seals - Dupage & The Fox Valley | $10,000 | Villa Park, IL, US | Pediatric Therapy For Low | 2021 |
| Associated Colleges Of Illinois | $52,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships For Students | 2021 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Howard Area Community Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Health And Human Service | 2021 |
| Community Support Services Inc | $22,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Brookfield Roof And Gutter | 2021 |
| The Night Ministry | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Outreach And Health | 2021 |
| Family Rescue | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Residential Service Program | 2021 |
| Alexian Brothers Housing & Health | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Occupational Therapy Progam | 2021 |
| Deborahs Place | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Nami Of Dupage County Illinois | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Breakthrough Beginners | 2021 |
| Child's Voice School | $7,500 | Wood Dale, IL, US | Child's Voice Early | 2021 |
| Avenues To Independence | $16,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | Independence Sasser House | 2021 |
| Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | The Hear College Success | 2021 |
| Alexander Leigh Ctr For Autism | $10,000 | Mchenry, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Childs Voice School | $5,000 | Wood Dale, IL, US | Child's Voice Early | 2020 |
| Field Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Field Museum Learning | 2020 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of Elder | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Supportive Housing | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $10,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Ensuring Access To | 2020 |
| Humanitarian Service | $4,000 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Children's Project | 2020 |
| Casa Central Social Service Corp | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | La Posada Interim Housing | 2020 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | The Academy | 2020 |
| Alexian Brothers | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Housing Health Bonaventure | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For People | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Reading And Information | 2020 |
| Christopher House | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fdn | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Sedol Foundation | $11,500 | Grayslake, IL, US | To Create A Sensory Safe | 2020 |
| Teen Parent Connection | $10,000 | Glen Ellyn, IL, US | Adolescent Family | 2020 |
| Turning Pointe Autism Foundation | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Ipads To Supportnon-verbal | 2020 |
| Wings Program Inc | $35,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Glide Operations System | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Community Center | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Housing Forward | $25,000 | Maywood, IL, US | New Washing Machine And | 2020 |
| Family Rescue | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Residential Service Program | 2020 |
| Chicago Academy Of Sciences | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Charitable | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Amita Health Adventist | $10,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Enhancing Stem Instuction | 2020 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Children School Services | 2020 |
| Associated Colleges Of Illinois | $52,000 | Chciago, IL, US | Scholarships For Students | 2020 |
| Night Ministry | $12,700 | Chicago, IL, US | Night Ministry Capital | 2020 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Programs For | 2020 |
| Blue Sky Bakery & Cafe | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Nami Of Dupage Cty Illinois | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Chicago History Museum | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | City On Fire Exhibit | 2020 |
| Chinese American Serv League Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Development | 2020 |
| Easter Seals Of Metro Chicago | $9,545 | Chicago, IL, US | Accessiblity To The Fitness | 2020 |
| Executive Service Corps Of Chgo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Maryville Academy | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Maryville Crisis Mursery | 2020 |
| Matthew House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Tuesday's Child | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Behavorial Intervention | 2020 |
| The Hear Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Glenview, IL, US | The Hear College Success | 2020 |
| The Day Nursery | $7,500 | Oak Park, IL, US | Safe Spaces For Children | 2020 |
| Southside Pregnancy Center | $10,000 | Evergreen Park, IL, US | Sex And Reproductive Health | 2020 |
| Howard Area Community Center | $12,460 | Chicgo, IL, US | Capital Repair Project | 2020 |
| Snow City Arts | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted General | 2020 |
| Childrens Home & Aid Society Of Illinois | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rice Child & Family Center | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The A Montgomery Ward Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-2417437 |
| Website | http://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic |
| Address | PO BOX 653067 Dallas, TX 75265-3067 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The A Montgomery Ward Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | Bank Of America N A |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Jack Hutchings |
| Co-trustee | Richard Oloffson |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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