The Koepfgen Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3748470

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, The Koepfgen Foundation has awarded 225 grants totaling $1,237,296 to organizations in Illinois, Alabama and 18 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $20 to $70,500, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,237,296
Total Assets
$3,248,001
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$750
% Median Grant Decline
-70% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

8 of 25 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

53% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 20 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (49%), Winnetka (18%), Highland Park (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+27%

Moderate 27% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). 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 Koepfgen 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
Antiquarion Society $275 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2024
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $1,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2024
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2024
Christ Church $12,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2024
Dvnf $500 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2024
Gicia $10,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2024
Madonna Mission $500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2024
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $750 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2024
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2024
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
American Red Cross $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
Chicago Botanic Garden $300 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2024
St Leonards Ministries $250 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
Thompson Foundation For Autism $5,000 Columbia, MO, US General Support 2024
The National Wwii Museum $100 New Orleans, LA, US General Support 2024
Asperitech $500 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2024
Christ Church Winnetka $47,100 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2024
Wounded Warrior Project $50 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2024
Keep Olney Beautiful Foundation $1,000 Olney, TX, US General Support 2024
Greenville Chamber Of Commerce $750 Greenville, IL, US General Support 2024
Indian Hill Scholarship Foundation $250 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2024
The Volunteer Center $200 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2024
Smu Ticket Office $400 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2024
Boca Grande Disaster Fund $5,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2024
Antiquarion Society $2,600 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2023
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2023
Christ Church $60,300 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2023
Kershaw's Challenge Grant $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2023
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2023
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $750 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2023
Smu Folsom Inst $500 Folsom, CA, US General Support 2023
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2023
The Rise School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $25,995 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Woodberry Forest School $3,500 Woodberry Forest, VA, US General Support 2023
Gicia $2,500 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2023
Dvnf $101 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2023
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $1,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2023
Madonna Mission $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Captains For Clean Water $5,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Support 2023
Nature Conservancy $2,600 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Macular Regeneration Research $100 Clarksburg, MD, US General Support 2023
Art Institute Of Chicago $210 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Antiquarion Society $2,600 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2023
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2023
Christ Church $60,300 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2023
Kershaw's Challenge Grant $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2023
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2023
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $750 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2023
Smu Folsom Inst $500 Folsom, CA, US General Support 2023
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2023
The Rise School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $25,995 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Woodberry Forest School $3,500 Woodberry Forest, VA, US General Support 2023
Gicia $2,500 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2023
Dvnf $101 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2023
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $1,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2023
Madonna Mission $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Captains For Clean Water $5,000 Fort Myers, FL, US General Support 2023
Nature Conservancy $2,600 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Macular Regeneration Research $100 Clarksburg, MD, US General Support 2023
Art Institute Of Chicago $210 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2023
Antiquarion Society $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden $300 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2022
Christ Church $63,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2022
National Wildlife Federation $100 Reston, VA, US General Support 2022
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2022
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2022
Ravinia Festival $300 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2022
Disabled Veterans Natl Fdn $202 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer Disease Research $100 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Prostate Cancer Foundation $100 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Ucan $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington Dc, DC, US General Support 2022
Elmhurst University $500 Elmhurst, IL, US General Support 2022
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
The Rise School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Garden Guild Of Winnetka $375 Northfield, IL, US General Support 2022
Hadleys Women Bd $250 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Indian Hill Scholarship Foundation $250 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2022
Smv Folsom Inst $500 Folsom, CA, US General Support 2022
Kershaw's Challenge Grant $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2022
Antiquarion Society $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden $300 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2022
Christ Church $63,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2022
National Wildlife Federation $100 Reston, VA, US General Support 2022
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2022
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2022
Ravinia Festival $300 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2022
Disabled Veterans Natl Fdn $202 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer Disease Research $100 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Prostate Cancer Foundation $100 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Ucan $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington Dc, DC, US General Support 2022
Elmhurst University $500 Elmhurst, IL, US General Support 2022
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
The Rise School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Garden Guild Of Winnetka $375 Northfield, IL, US General Support 2022
Hadleys Women Bd $250 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Indian Hill Scholarship Foundation $250 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2022
Smv Folsom Inst $500 Folsom, CA, US General Support 2022
Kershaw's Challenge Grant $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2022
Antiquarion Society $1,000 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2022
Chicago Botanic Garden $300 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2022
Christ Church $63,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2022
National Wildlife Federation $100 Reston, VA, US General Support 2022
Northwestern University $10,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2022
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2022
Ravinia Festival $300 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2022
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2022
Disabled Veterans Natl Fdn $202 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2022
Alzheimer Disease Research $100 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2022
Prostate Cancer Foundation $100 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support 2022
Ucan $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington Dc, DC, US General Support 2022
Elmhurst University $500 Elmhurst, IL, US General Support 2022
The Womens Board Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
The Rise School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2022
Garden Guild Of Winnetka $375 Northfield, IL, US General Support 2022
Hadleys Women Bd $250 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Indian Hill Scholarship Foundation $250 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2022
Smv Folsom Inst $500 Folsom, CA, US General Support 2022
Kershaw's Challenge Grant $1,000 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2022
Chicago Jesuit Academy $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2021
Christ Church $70,500 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2021
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $500 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2021
Salvation Army $50 Chicago, IL, US Support Programs 2021
The Longleaf Alliance $1,000 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2021
Woodberry Forest School $1,500 Woodberry Forest, VA, US General Support 2021
Northwestern University $20,000 Evanston, IL, US General Support 2021
The National World War Ii Museum $65 New Orleans, LA, US General Support 2021
Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation $1,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2021
Friends Of Boca Grande Community Center $250 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2021
Aspiretech $500 Midlothian, TX, US General Support 2021
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2021
Ravinia Festival $200 Highland Park, IL, US General Support 2021
National Wildlife Federation $100 Reston, VA, US General Support 2021
Rumc Womens Bd $5,000 Staten Island, NY, US General Support 2021
Madonna Mission $500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Art Institute Of Chicago $200 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2021
Chicago Botanic Garden $300 Glencoe, IL, US General Support 2021
Gicia $5,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Support 2021
Smu $500 Dallas, TX, US General Support 2021
Sacred Heart $100 Fairfield, CT, US General Support 2021
Alabama Treasure Forest Association $66 Montgomery, AL, US General Support 2021
Antiquarion Society $1,900 Worcester, MA, US General Support 2021
Christ Church $30,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2020
Antiquarian Societyart Institute Of Chicago $1,100 Chicago, IL, US Art Preservation & Education 2020
Chicago Jesuit Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2020
Women's Board Of Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Research 2020
Sigma Alumni Association $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Academic Scholarships 2020
The Longleaf Alliance $500 Andalusia, AL, US Conservation 2020
Evergreen First United Methodist Church $1,000 Evergreen, AL, US General Support 2020
Kids Wish Network $100 Palm Harbor, FL, US General Support 2020
Disabled Veterans National Foundation $100 Lanham, MD, US General Support 2020
Prostate Cancer Foundation $2,800 Santa Monica, CA, US General Support/research 2020
Robin Hood Coronavirus Relief Fund $500 New York, NY, US Financial Support To Combat Coronavirus 2020
Salvation Army $250 Chicago, IL, US Support Programs 2020
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $500 Highland Park, IL, US Scholarships 2020
Uso $100 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Usga $47 Liberty Corner, NJ, US General Support 2020
Wounded Warrior Project $30 Chicago, IL, US Veteran Support 2020
Autistic Children Of America $20 Schererville, IN, US General Support 2020
Covid Project Life Support $220 Fort Collins, CO, US General Support 2020
Christ Church $36,000 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2018
Antiquarian Societyart Institute Of Chicago $400 Chicago, IL, US Art Preservation & Education 2018
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Provide Educational Resources. 2018
Women's Board Of Rush University Medical Center $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Research 2018
Grace Point Greenville $1,000 Greenville, SC, US General Welfare 2018
St Leonard's Ministries $500 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2018
Teach For America $1,500 Chiago, IL, US General Support 2018
Uso $150 Washington, DC, US Support America's Military Service Members. 2018
Stratford Hall $1,000 Stratford, VA, US General Welfare 2018
Volunteers Of America Colorado $2,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2018
The Lovelady Center $2,000 Birmingham, AL, US General Support 2018
Navy Seal Foundation $1,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US Support Personnel And Their Families 2018
Wounded Warrior Project $25 Jacksonville, FL, US General Support 2018
A1 Spirit Foundation $10,000 Miamisburg, OH, US General Support 2018
Autistic Children Of America $50 Schererville, IN, US General Support 2018
Christ Church $35,075 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2017
Antiquarian Societyart Institute Of Chicago $390 Chicago, IL, US Art Preservation & Education 2017
Chicago Botanic Garden $250 Glencoe, IL, US Conversation 2017
American Red Cross $1,000 Boone, IA, US General Support 2017
Cancer Research Uk $5,000 Oxford, N/A, UK Medical Research 2017
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $10,000 Highland Park, IL, US Provide Scholarships 2017
Women's Board Of Rush University Medical Center $10,300 Chicago, IL, US Medical Research 2017
Episcopal Diocese Of Chicago $30,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Emily Durning Africa Scholar Fundtufts University $100 Boston, MA, US Provide Scholarships For African Students 2017
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Education 2017
Garden Guild Of Winnetka $250 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2017
Grace House $250 Chicago, IL, US Housing/ Professional Counseling 2017
St Leonard's Ministries $100 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2017
Indian Hill Club Scholarship Foundation $750 Winnetka, IL, US Scholarships/ Educational Support 2017
The National Wwii Museum $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Support 2017
Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Supprort/ Research 2017
Stratford Hall $500 Stratford, VA, US General Welfare 2017
The Volunteer Center $100 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2017
The Lovelady Center $1,500 Birmingham, AL, US General Support 2017
Christ Church $34,850 Winnetka, IL, US General Welfare 2016
Antiquarian Societyart Institute Of Chicago $990 Chicago, IL, US Art Preservation & Education 2016
Chicago Hope Academy $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2016
Chicago Jesuit Academy $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2016
Music Of The Baroque $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Arts Education 2016
Old Elm Scholarship Foundation $500 Highland Park, IL, US Provide Scholarships 2016
Women's Board Of Rush University Medical Center $7,700 Chicago, IL, US Medical Research 2016
Thompson Center For Autism $5,000 Columbia, MO, US Medical Research 2016
Horsefeathers $2,500 Lake Forest, IL, US General Welfare 2016
Converse College $1,000 Spartanburg, SC, US Education 2016
Boca Grande Health Clinic $1,000 Boca Grande, FL, US General Welfare 2016
Hyde Park Day School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2016
The Janus Foundation $4,925 Denver, CO, US General Support 2016
Madonna Foundation $1,000 Lemont, IL, US Support Academic Needs Of Young Women 2016
Partners In Evangelism $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago $1,500 Chicago, IL, US General Supprort/ Research 2016
Service Dogs Alabama $1,000 Hope Hull, AL, US General Welfare 2016
The Volunteer Center $350 Winnetka, IL, US General Support 2016
Uso $25 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2016
Smu $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Education 2016
Woodberry Forest School $1,000 Woodberry Forest, VA, US Education 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-3748470
Website N/A
Address 222 N LA SALLE ST STE 300 Chicago, IL 60601-1013

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Koepfgen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir/president Bruce Koepfgen
Dir/vp Thomas A Korman
Dir/secretary Kristin Koepfgen
Treasurer Thomas A Korman

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
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.