William H & Lois J Mcessy Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4074862
Foundation Overview
Based in Lake Forest, IL, William H & Lois J Mcessy Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $9,086,772 to organizations in Illinois, Colorado and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $1,150,000, with a median award of $6,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 8 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
56% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (43%), Mundelein (14%), Lake Forest (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 647% 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
Dual focus on community projects (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into William H & Lois J Mcessy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alheizmer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Catholic Extension | $550,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Diocese Of Winona-rochester | $250,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| St John Vianney | $550,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| St Norbert College | $50,000 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| St Patrick Church | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| University Of St Mary Of The Lake | $410,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2024 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Catholic Extension | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Institute For Priestly Formation | $35,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St John Vianney | $200,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theoloy | $200,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| University Of St Mary Of The Lake | $150,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Catholic Extension | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Institute For Priestly Formation | $35,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St John Vianney | $200,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theoloy | $200,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| University Of St Mary Of The Lake | $150,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2023 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Catholic Extension | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Focus | $2,000 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Institute For Priestly Formation | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Joseph & Mary Retreat House | $32,970 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $10,000 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Marytown | $5,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Michael Heinlein | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Biography Of Cardinal Francis George | 2022 |
| Relevant Radio | $5,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| School Of St Mary | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $7,500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Martin De Porres High School | $5,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Mary Springs | $10,000 | Fon Du Lac, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Norbert College | $7,500 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Church | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| The Time Is Now To Help | $5,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| University Of St Mary Of The Lake | $1,150,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Catholic Extension | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Focus | $2,000 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Institute For Priestly Formation | $20,000 | Omaha, NE, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Joseph & Mary Retreat House | $32,970 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $10,000 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Marytown | $5,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Michael Heinlein | $2,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | Biography Of Cardinal Francis George | 2022 |
| Relevant Radio | $5,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| School Of St Mary | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $7,500 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Martin De Porres High School | $5,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Mary Springs | $10,000 | Fon Du Lac, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Norbert College | $7,500 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| St Patrick's Church | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| The Time Is Now To Help | $5,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| University Of St Mary Of The Lake | $1,150,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $7,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2022 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Catholic Extension | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Focus | $2,000 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $48,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Joseph & Mary Retreat House | $15,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $7,500 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Marytown | $48,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Relevant Radio | $7,500 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| School Of St Mary | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Martin De Porres High School | $5,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Mary Springs | $5,000 | Fon Du Lac, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Norbert College | $2,000 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Patrick's Church | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theology | $7,500 | Steubenville, OH, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| The Time Is Now To Help | $5,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $10,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2021 |
| Alheizmer's Association | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Annua Catholic Appeal | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Catholic Extension | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Conventual Franciscans Media | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Diocese Of Joliet | $25,000 | Crest Hill, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Focus | $2,000 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy | $100 | Fontanaongeneva Lake, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Geneva Lake Environmental Agency | $200 | Williams Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Joseph & Mary Retreat House | $30,680 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $7,500 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Marytown | $12,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $5,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Relevant Radio | $7,500 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $500 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| School Of St Mary | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Francis De Sales Parish | $5,000 | Lake Zurich, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Martin De Porres High School | $7,500 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Mary Springs | $5,000 | Fon Du Lac, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Norbert College | $6,500 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Patrick's Church | $8,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| St Paul Center For Biblical Theology | $5,000 | Steubenville, OH, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| The American Federation Of Pueri Cantores | $5,000 | Orange, CA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| The Time Is Now To Help | $5,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $3,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2020 |
| Annua Catholic Appeal | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Cardinal Stritch Retreat House | $30,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Catholic Extension | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Focus | $1,500 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Illinois Club For Catholic Women | $9,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $10,000 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Marytown | $2,500 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $10,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Relevant Radio | $100,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| St Francis Connection Center | $2,500 | Gwinn, MI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| St Mary Springs | $7,500 | Fon Du Lac, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| St Norbert College | $3,000 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| St Patrick's Church | $7,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Time Is Now | $5,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $125,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2018 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc - Greater Illinois Chapter | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Archidocese Of Chicago | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Cardinal Stritch Retreat House | $154,452 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Catholic Extension | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Focus | $1,500 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $40,000 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Marytown | $2,500 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Mundelein Seminary | $40,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Pontifical University Of Holy Cross | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Relevant Radio | $100,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| St Emily Parish | $10,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| St Francis Connection Center | $2,000 | Gwinn, MI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| St Francis De Sales | $33,000 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| St Norbert College | $2,500 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $3,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $125,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Use Of Charity | 2017 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Cardinal Stritch Retreat House | $50,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Catholic Extension | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Focus | $1,500 | Genesee, CO, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Friends Of Sarnelli House | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| John Paul Ii Newman Center | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Marquette University Of Law School | $10,000 | Milwaukee, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Marytown | $2,500 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Mundelein Seminary | $40,000 | Mundelein, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Relevant Radio | $100,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| St Francis De Sales | $17,250 | Lake Geneva, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| St Martin De Porres High School | $5,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| St Norbert College | $2,500 | De Pere, WI, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| St Patricks Church | $30,500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | $2,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Use Of Charity | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4074862 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1025 W EVERETT ROAD Lake Forest, IL 60045-2697 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee William H & Lois J Mcessy Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | William H Mcessy |
|---|---|
| Director | David Blowers |
| Director | David A Lullo |
| Director | Monsignor John F Canary |
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