Mazza Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6054751
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Mazza Foundation has awarded 306 grants totaling $15,500,500 to organizations in Illinois, Maryland and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$15,500,500
Total Assets
$49,819,210
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$13,500
% Median Grant Decline
-10%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%
5 of 36 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
94% 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 (85%), Waukegan (3%), Highland Park (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+13%
Stable funding levels with 13% change over 5 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 (41%). 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 Mazza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Association | $12,000 | Lake Villa, IL, US | Repairs To Greenhouse | 2024 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Generation To Generation Campaign | 2024 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers | $10,000 | Elk Grove Village, IL, US | Spiritual Care Program | 2024 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | $10,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Catholic Extension Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Tekawitha Center Mn | 2024 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lighthouse Media | 2024 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Depaul University | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | 2025 Season | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Griffin Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Institute For Quality Science Teaching | 2024 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement | 2024 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement Program | 2024 |
| Little Brothers - Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Visiting Social Engagement Program | 2024 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships/housing | 2024 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ Prog & Summer Seminars | 2024 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Program | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lyric Unlimited Program | 2024 |
| Math Circles Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education & Career Resources Program | 2024 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2024 |
| Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Precision Neurology | 2024 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go Program | 2024 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2024 |
| St Leonard Ministries | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grace House | 2024 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago (Chicago Children's Choir) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships, High School Support | 2023 |
| Calvert House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Catholic Extension | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Science Career Continuum Program | 2023 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cris Media Program | 2023 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Team Shakespeare | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | 2024 Season | 2023 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Illinois Patrons Of The Arts In The Vatican Museums | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Art & Faith Program | 2023 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement | 2023 |
| Little Brothers - Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor - St Mary's Home | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Loyola Press | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthy Relationships Program | 2023 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arrupe College Scholarships | 2023 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ Prog, Summer Seminars, Hs Prog | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Program | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Learning & Civic Engagement | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education, Career Resources | 2023 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2023 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Griffin Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Institute For Quality Science Teaching | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Precision Neurology | 2023 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go Program | 2023 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2023 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago (Chicago Children's Choir) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Allendale Association | $20,000 | Lake Villa, IL, US | Greenhouse Renovations | 2022 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Science Career Continuum | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Media Program | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Team Shakespeare 2023-24 School Year | 2022 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | $15,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Scholarship Support Ministry Students | 2022 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago - Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ 25k, Sem 15k, Hs 5k | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Prog | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Opera In The Neighborhoods | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education And Career Resources | 2022 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2022 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Quality Science Teaching | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2022 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Scholarships, Middle School | 2022 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grace House Program | 2022 |
| Women's Care Center Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Mishawaka, IN, US | New Chicago Facility | 2022 |
| Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Allendale Association | $20,000 | Lake Villa, IL, US | Greenhouse Renovations | 2022 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Science Career Continuum | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Media Program | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Team Shakespeare 2023-24 School Year | 2022 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | $15,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Scholarship Support Ministry Students | 2022 |
| Hadley School For The Blind | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Programs | 2022 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Loyola University Chicago - Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ 25k, Sem 15k, Hs 5k | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Prog | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Opera In The Neighborhoods | 2022 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education And Career Resources | 2022 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2022 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Quality Science Teaching | 2022 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go | 2022 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2022 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Scholarships, Middle School | 2022 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grace House Program | 2022 |
| Women's Care Center Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Mishawaka, IN, US | New Chicago Facility | 2022 |
| Alexian Brothers Housing & Health Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bonaventure House Spiritual Care Mgr | 2021 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Leadership Training | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Catholic Extension Society | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Seven Dolors Church, Spirit Lake Reservation | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore Md | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Ukraine Relief | 2021 |
| Chicago Academy Of Sciencesnotebaert Nature Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go Prog | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe Il | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Science Career Continuum Prog | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Media Program | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts-in-education Program | 2021 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep Waukegan Il | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Hadley School For The Blind Winnetka Il | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Horizons For Youth | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly (home) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement Programs | 2021 |
| Little Brothers - Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Loyola University Chicago - Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ 25,sem 15, Hs 5 | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Prog | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Tosca | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education & Career Resources Program | 2021 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2021 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Institute For Quality Science Teaching | 2021 |
| National Museum Of Mexican Art | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Education Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern University Settlement House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Pantry/support Services | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2021 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge South Dakota | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Sinai Hospital Baltimore Md | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Save-a-limb Fund | 2021 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grace House | 2021 |
| Alexian Brothers Housing & Health Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bonaventure House Spiritual Care Mgr | 2021 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Leadership Training | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Catholic Extension Society | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Seven Dolors Church, Spirit Lake Reservation | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore Md | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Ukraine Relief | 2021 |
| Chicago Academy Of Sciencesnotebaert Nature Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Science On The Go Prog | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe Il | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Science Career Continuum Prog | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Media Program | 2021 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts-in-education Program | 2021 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Prep | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep Waukegan Il | $15,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Hadley School For The Blind Winnetka Il | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Horizons For Youth | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elderly (Home) | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Engagement Programs | 2021 |
| Little Brothers - Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Loyola University Chicago - Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Univ 25,sem 15, Hs 5 | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Neuromuscular Prog | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Tosca | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education & Career Resources Program | 2021 |
| Misericordia Foundation | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | New Residence | 2021 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Institute For Quality Science Teaching | 2021 |
| National Museum Of Mexican Art | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts Education Outreach Program | 2021 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Northwestern University Settlement House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Pantry/support Services | 2021 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Music Discovery Program | 2021 |
| Red Cloud Indian School Pine Ridge South Dakota | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Sinai Hospital Baltimore Md | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Save-a-limb Fund | 2021 |
| St Leonard's Ministries | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grace House | 2021 |
| Alexian Brother Housing And Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Catholic Extension | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe Il | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf Il | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Horizons For Youth | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elde | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The Elderly | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor - St Mary's Home | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Loyola University Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| National Museum Of Mexican Art | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Northwestern University Settlement Association | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chicago Academy Of Sciencespeggy Notebaert Nature | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Gregorian University Foundation Washington Dc | $10,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Misericordia Heart Of Mercy | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Newberry Library - Chicago Il | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| St Leonard's Ministriesgrace House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Alexian Brother Housing And Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Allendale Association | $6,000 | Lake Villa, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Amate House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Archdiocese Of Chicago - Covid 19 Relief Fund | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Catholic Extension | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe Il | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chicago Help Initiative | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | $10,000 | Waukegan, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Depaul University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Golf Il | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Franciscan Outreach Association | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Gilda's Club | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Hadley School For The Blind Winnetka Il | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Highsight | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Highsight | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Horizons For Youth | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The Elde | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Illinois Patrons Of The Arts In The Vatican Museum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Little Brothers Friends Of The Elderly | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor - St Mary's Home | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Loyola University Arrupe College | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago | $300,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago (don Giovanni) | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And Girls | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| National Museum Of Mexican Art | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Night Ministry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Northwestern University Settlement Association | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $50,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $75,000 | Pine Ridge, SD, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| St Rita Of Cascia High School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| West Town Bikes | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Mazza Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-6054751 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ STE 1700 Chicago, IL 60606-3911 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mazza Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Mary Jane Rubinelli |
|---|---|
| Secretary/director | Joseph Rubinelli |
| Treasurer/director | Nicholas Lavezzorio |
| Vice President/director | Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind |
Forms 990-PF
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