Stearns Family Charitable Fund | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4262723
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Stearns Family Charitable Fund has awarded 335 grants totaling $1,644,966 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $45,000, with a median award of $1,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,644,966
Total Assets
$2,862,351
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
54
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-12%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 22%
12 of 54 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
71% 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 (47%), Evanston (15%), Winnetka (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+177%
Strong 177% 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
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Stearns Family Charitable Fund'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $7,500 | Skokie, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2024 |
| Field Museum | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2024 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2024 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $45,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $4,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $1,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support For Children | 2024 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Religious And Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Duke University | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Teaching, Research And Educational Support | 2024 |
| Lynn University | $2,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2024 |
| St Mary Cemetery | $500 | Ohio, IL, US | Cemetery Support. | 2024 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Univ Health System Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Medical Research And Support | 2024 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chciago, IL, US | Training And Educational Support | 2024 |
| Lawrence Hall | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Care Support | 2024 |
| Judicial Watch | $225 | Washington, DC, US | Advancing Governmental Transparency & Accountability | 2024 |
| Advance Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Illinois Public Education System | 2024 |
| Accelerate Institute | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advance Educational Equity And Support | 2024 |
| The Civic Federation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Best Practices In Public Management | 2024 |
| Florida Sherrifs Association | $100 | Talahassee, FL, US | Advance Public Safety | 2024 |
| Achievment Centers For Children | $1,000 | Village Of Golf, FL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $7,500 | Skokie, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2024 |
| Field Museum | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2024 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2024 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $45,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $4,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $1,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support For Children | 2024 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Religious And Educational Activities | 2024 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Duke University | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Teaching, Research And Educational Support | 2024 |
| Lynn University | $2,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2024 |
| St Mary Cemetery | $500 | Ohio, IL, US | Cemetery Support. | 2024 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Univ Health System Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Medical Research And Support | 2024 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chciago, IL, US | Training And Educational Support | 2024 |
| Lawrence Hall | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Health Care Support | 2024 |
| Judicial Watch | $225 | Washington, DC, US | Advancing Governmental Transparency & Accountability | 2024 |
| Advance Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Illinois Public Education System | 2024 |
| Accelerate Institute | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advance Educational Equity And Support | 2024 |
| The Civic Federation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Best Practices In Public Management | 2024 |
| Florida Sherrifs Association | $100 | Talahassee, FL, US | Advance Public Safety | 2024 |
| Achievment Centers For Children | $1,000 | Village Of Golf, FL, US | Educational Support | 2024 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2023 |
| Field Museum | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2023 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2023 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2023 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $5,000 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $10,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $22,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,700 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Religious And Educational Activities | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| May River Montessori School | $500 | Bluffton, SC, US | Educational Support/scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Hospital & Healthcare Support | 2023 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advancing Governmental Transparency & Accountability | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Access And Educational Support | 2023 |
| Duke University | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Educational Purposes. | 2023 |
| Earlierorg | $500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Breast Cancer Research And Detection. | 2023 |
| Lynn University | $3,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinson Research | 2023 |
| St Mary Cemetery | $500 | Ohio, IL, US | Cemetery Support. | 2023 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2023 |
| Field Museum | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2023 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2023 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2023 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $5,000 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $650 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $10,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $22,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,700 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Religious And Educational Activities | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| May River Montessori School | $500 | Bluffton, SC, US | Educational Support/scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2023 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Hospital & Healthcare Support | 2023 |
| Better Government Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advancing Governmental Transparency & Accountability | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Promote Access And Educational Support | 2023 |
| Duke University | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Educational Purposes. | 2023 |
| Earlierorg | $500 | Greensboro, NC, US | Breast Cancer Research And Detection. | 2023 |
| Lynn University | $3,500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Parkinson Research | 2023 |
| St Mary Cemetery | $500 | Ohio, IL, US | Cemetery Support. | 2023 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2022 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $500 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $1,450 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Shore University Health System | $5,250 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $13,500 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Advance Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| City Year Chicago | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $37,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nph Usa | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Orphanage In Guatemala | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2022 |
| Accelerate Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Accelerate Educational Equity For All Students. | 2022 |
| Austism Alliance Of Michigan | $500 | Southfield, MI, US | To Create Opportunities For Individuals Impacted By Autisim. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crc Recovery Foundation | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Drug And Alcohol Prevension Programs. | 2022 |
| Chicago Alzheimers Assoc | $500 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Support For Families Facing Alzheimers And Advance Research. | 2022 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To The Legally Blind. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Leo Catholic High School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2022 |
| May River Montessori School | $2,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Educational Support/scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2022 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $500 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $1,450 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Shore University Health System | $5,250 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $13,500 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Advance Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| City Year Chicago | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $37,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nph Usa | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Orphanage In Guatemala | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2022 |
| Accelerate Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Accelerate Educational Equity For All Students. | 2022 |
| Austism Alliance Of Michigan | $500 | Southfield, MI, US | To Create Opportunities For Individuals Impacted By Autisim. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crc Recovery Foundation | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Drug And Alcohol Prevension Programs. | 2022 |
| Chicago Alzheimers Assoc | $500 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Support For Families Facing Alzheimers And Advance Research. | 2022 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To The Legally Blind. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Leo Catholic High School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2022 |
| May River Montessori School | $2,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Educational Support/scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2022 |
| Field Museum | $27,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2022 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2022 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $500 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2022 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $1,450 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Shore University Health System | $5,250 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $13,500 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Advance Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| City Year Chicago | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $37,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nph Usa | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Orphanage In Guatemala | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,600 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2022 |
| Accelerate Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Accelerate Educational Equity For All Students. | 2022 |
| Austism Alliance Of Michigan | $500 | Southfield, MI, US | To Create Opportunities For Individuals Impacted By Autisim. | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $25,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crc Recovery Foundation | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Drug And Alcohol Prevension Programs. | 2022 |
| Chicago Alzheimers Assoc | $500 | Ft Lauderdale, FL, US | Support For Families Facing Alzheimers And Advance Research. | 2022 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | To Provide Services And Assistance To The Legally Blind. | 2022 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | $1,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Leo Catholic High School | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support/scholarships | 2022 |
| May River Montessori School | $2,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Educational Support/scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Academy For Urban School Leadership | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County | $1,500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2021 |
| Field Museum | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2021 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2021 |
| Northwestern University | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Delray Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Clearbrook | $10,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2021 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $7,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| North Shore University Health System | $7,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $5,000 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Care And Education | 2021 |
| Lynn University | $3,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Advance Illinois | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| City Year Chicago | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern Annual Fund | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern University Women's Board | $11,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nph Usa | $5,245 | Chicago, IL, US | Supports Orphanage In Guatemala | 2021 |
| St Mary's Cemetary Association | $500 | Ohio, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $800 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Religious Support | 2021 |
| Accelerate Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $2,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2020 |
| Field Museum | $37,950 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2020 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $5,800 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Fund | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Clearbrook | $5,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2020 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $1,850 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Skokie Country Club Covid Relief Fund | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Caridad Center | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Allendale Association | $5,000 | Lake Villa, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Carleton College Alumni Annual Fund | $1,000 | Northfield, MN, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Country Club Of Florida Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Club Preservation Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $7,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| North Shore University Health System | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hilton Head Christian Academy | $1,979 | Bluffton, SC, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Care And Education | 2020 |
| Lynn University | $1,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | Education Support | 2020 |
| Writers Theatre | $1,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Arts Support | 2020 |
| Misericordia | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Carleton College | $1,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| North Shore University Health System | $3,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Healthcare Services And Education | 2018 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $4,080 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2018 |
| Field Museum | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2018 |
| The Licorice Project | $500 | Wilmette, IL, US | Cancer Support Services | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $12,750 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Fund | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Glencoe Union Church | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Religious Support | 2018 |
| Clearbrook Shining Star Ball | $2,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2018 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Pamela Katten Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Leukemia Research And Treatment | 2018 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2018 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $2,500 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| North Shore Country Day Schoool | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Child Care And Education | 2018 |
| St Mary's Cemetery | $750 | St Paul, MN, US | General Religious Support | 2018 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $2,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Williams College | $1,000 | Williamston, MA, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Catholic Jesuit Academy | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Accelerate Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Lee Catholic High School | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2018 |
| Chicago Child Care Society | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Child Care And Education | 2018 |
| Family Action Network | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Community Development Programs | 2018 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| North Shore University Health System | $3,750 | Evanston, IL, US | Healthcare Services And Education | 2017 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $4,300 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2017 |
| Field Museum | $9,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $15,450 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Support Services | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $3,750 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Fund | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Cubs Charities | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Various Community Initiatives | 2017 |
| Clearbrook Shining Star Ball | $2,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | Autism Support | 2017 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Pathways Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research And Treatment | 2017 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2017 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Urban Initiatives | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Community Projects | 2017 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $2,950 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Winnetka Public Schools Foundation | $300 | Winnetka, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education And Training | 2017 |
| Uso Of Illinois | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Military Personnel | 2017 |
| Leo Catholic High School | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2017 |
| Carleton College | $2,500 | Northfield, MN, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| North Lawndale College Prep | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| North Shore University Health System | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | Healthcare Services And Education | 2016 |
| Geneva Foundation Of Pres Homes | $4,300 | Evanston, IL, US | Care Services For Seniors | 2016 |
| Field Museum | $10,950 | Chicago, IL, US | Natural Resource Conservation | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Youth Support Services | 2016 |
| Northwestern University | $250 | Evanston, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Old Elm Scholarship Fund | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Breast Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Ccf Scholarship Foundation | $375 | Palmetto, LA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Harvard Business School | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Pathways Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cancer Research And Treatment | 2016 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Support | 2016 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $500 | Golf, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Bethesda Hospital Foundation | $1,000 | Boynton Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Pamela Katten Memorial Leukemia Research Fndn | $732 | Chicago, IL, US | Leukemia Research | 2016 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Aquatic Research And Museum | 2016 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | $4,405 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Williams College | $1,000 | Williamston, MA, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Skokie Country Club Educational Foundation | $500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education And Training | 2016 |
| Clearbrook Shining Star Ball | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Humanities Support | 2016 |
| Leo High School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4262723 |
| 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 Stearns Family Charitable Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Neele E Stearns |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Bonnie Stearns |
| Secretary | Katherine Sprenger |
| Treasurer | Kendra Drozd |
Forms 990-PF
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