Out Of The Box Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4410455

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Out Of The Box Foundation Inc has awarded 242 grants totaling $923,472 to organizations in Illinois, Florida and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $22,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$923,472
Total Assets
$1,818,194
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 43%

13 of 30 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

86% 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 (97%), Champaign (2%), Lake Bluff (0%).

Funding Trajectory
+74%

Strong 74% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Out Of The Box Foundation Inc'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
Brave Space Alliance $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Greater Chicago Food Depository $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2025
Habitat For Humanity $11,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Heifer International $5,000 Little Rock, AR, US General 2025
Himalayan Youth Foundation $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2025
Human Rights Campaign Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US General 2025
Irc International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US General 2025
Lasalle Street Church Breakthrough Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Lasalle Street Church Financial Assistance $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Lasalle Street Church Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Lasalle Street Church $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2025
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Tulane University $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2025
Uptown Peoples Law Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
North Chicago Community Partners $100 Lake Bluff, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2025
South Asian Friendship $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2025
Northwestern Center On Wrongful Convictions $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Art On Sedgwick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Aclu $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Night Ministry $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Midwest Action Coalition $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Chicago Justice Torture Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Sounds Good Choir $1,000 Downers Grove, IL, US General 2025
Hello Baby $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Midwest Immigration Bond Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2025
Art On Sedgwick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2023
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Himalayan Youth Foundation $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2023
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Irc International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Breakthrough Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Financial Assistance $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
New Moms $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Tulane University $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2023
Uptown Peoples Law Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Young Lives $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Missionary Support Services $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Northwestern University Center On Wrongful Convictions $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church- Supreme Frame $4,686 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Brave Space Alliance $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Art On Sedgwick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2023
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Himalayan Youth Foundation $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2023
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Irc International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Breakthrough Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Financial Assistance $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2023
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
New Moms $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Tulane University $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2023
Uptown Peoples Law Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Young Lives $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Missionary Support Services $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Chicago Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Northwestern University Center On Wrongful Convictions $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Lasalle Street Church- Supreme Frame $4,686 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Brave Space Alliance $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2023
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2022
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Himalayan Youth Foundation $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2022
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2022
Irc International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US General 2022
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Financial Assistance $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Breaking Bread $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Uptown Peoples Law Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Art On Sedgwick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Brave Space Alliance $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Planned Parenthood $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Benevolence Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Resurrection Project $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Young Lives $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2022
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Himalayan Youth Foundation $5,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2022
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2022
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Tulane University (New College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2022
Irc International Rescue Committee $5,000 Albert Lea, MN, US General 2022
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Financial Assistance $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Breaking Bread $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Uptown Peoples Law Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Art On Sedgwick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Brave Space Alliance $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Planned Parenthood $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Lasalle Street Church- Benevolence Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Resurrection Project $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Young Lives $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2022
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2021
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2021
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Himalayan Youth Foundation $2,200 Winter Park, FL, US General 2021
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2021
Lasalle Street Church- Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Lawndale Christian Health Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2021
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2021
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2021
Art On Sedgewick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2020
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Himalayan Youth Foundation $4,500 Winter Park, FL, US General 2020
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
International Rescue Committee $1,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Gereral 2020
Lasalle Street Church- Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lawndale Christian Legal Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lincoln Park Community Services $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Link Unlimited Scholars $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2020
Young Life $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General 2020
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Open Books $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lasalle Street Church - Bones Beauty $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lasalle Street Church - Benevolence Fund $22,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lasalle Street Church - Financial Assistance Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lasalle Street Church - Breaking Bread $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Lawndale Christian Health Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2020
Art On Sedgewick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2018
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Chicago Theological Seminary $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Himalayan Youth Foundation $2,600 Winter Park, FL, US General 2018
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Lasalle Street Church- Capital Campaign $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Lasalle Street Church- Pledge $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Lincoln Park Community Services $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Mccormick Theological Seminary $500 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Pacific Garden Mission $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Streetwise $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2018
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2018
Young Life $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General 2018
International Rescue Committee $1,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Gereral 2018
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneral 2017
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Chicago Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Himalayan Youth Foundation $2,600 Winter Park, FL, US General 2017
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Lasalle Street Church $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Mccormick Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Streetwise $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2017
Young Life $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General 2017
Wild Goose Festival $500 Hot Springs, NC, US General 2017
Lincoln Park Community Shelter $600 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Lasalle Street Church- Breaking Bread $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Lasalle Street Church- Refugees $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Art On Sedgewick $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Lincoln Park Community Services $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2017
Art On Sedgwick $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneralgeneralgeneral 2016
Breakthrough Urban Ministries $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Generalgeneral 2016
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Cornerstone Academy $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Habitat For Humanity $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Himalayan Youth Foundation $3,000 Winter Park, FL, US General 2016
International Rescue Committee $5,000 New York, NY, US Generalgeneral 2016
Lasalle Street Church $11,500 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Mccormick Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Open Books $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Streetwise $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Tulane University (new College) $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General 2016
Young Life $1,000 Champaign, IL, US General 2016
Interfaith Youth Core $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Chicago Theological Seminary $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Pacific Garden Mission $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General 2016
Eiro $500 Tucker, GA, US General 2016
Durham Presby Church $500 Durham, NC, US General 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Out Of The Box Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-4410455
Website N/A
Address TOCKMAN 5510 N SHERIDAN RD 15 A Chicago, IL 60640-0000

Key People (3)

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

Trustee Susan Schaefer
Trustee Lee Tockman
Trustee Philip Gd Schaefer

Forms 990-PF

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