Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6941059
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation has awarded 303 grants totaling $4,805,047 to organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $1,056,688, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,805,047
Total Assets
$11,760,971
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$12,500
% Median Grant Growth
+317%
(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: 29%
8 of 28 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
62% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (86%), Glencoe (7%), Wilmette (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+211%
Strong 211% 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
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 Sonja & F Conrad Fischer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cato Institute | $4,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Deerfield Academy | $3,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Kalamazoo College | $120,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Gilmore | $45,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Ray Of Hope Cancer Foundation | $125,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Harvard College | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $16,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Center For Intuitive And Outsider Art | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Bank | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Cato Institute | $4,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Deerfield Academy | $3,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Kalamazoo College | $120,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Gilmore | $45,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Ray Of Hope Cancer Foundation | $125,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Harvard College | $1,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $16,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Center For Intuitive And Outsider Art | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Bank | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Deerfield Academy | $3,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Goodman Theatre | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Hope | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Gilmore | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Shriner's Hospital | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ray Of Hope Cancer Foundation | $75,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Foundation Of The Fortnightly Historic Preservatio | $500 | Chicago, ID, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Deerfield Academy | $3,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wttw | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Goodman Theatre | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Hope | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Gilmore | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Shriner's Hospital | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ray Of Hope Cancer Foundation | $75,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Foundation Of The Fortnightly Historic Preservatio | $500 | Chicago, ID, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Court Theater | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deerfield Academy | $1,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation Fortnightly | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $1,200 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Theater | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Gilmore | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Court Theater | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deerfield Academy | $1,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation Fortnightly | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $1,200 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Theater | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Gilmore | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Court Theater | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Deerfield Academy | $1,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation Fortnightly | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital For Children | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $1,200 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo College | $20,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Shakespeare Theater | $125,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Gilmore | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Hoover Institution | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo College | $50,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Music Theater Works | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ray Of Hope | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Gilmore | $6,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Foreign Counsel | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Goodman Theater | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Shakespeare Theater | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Illinois Charity Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Winnetka Library | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Usta National Championships | $15,000 | White Plains, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Third Coast Percussion | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Metrosquash | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $2,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Civic Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Court Theatre | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Hoover Institution | $1,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $1,056,688 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Music Theater Works | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Ray Of Hope | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Special Olympics | $450 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Unicef | $300 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Hillsdale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $2,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Chicago Child Care | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Chicago Council | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Civic Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Chicago Symphony | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Court Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Deerfield Academy | $2,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Goodman Theater | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| The Fortnightly Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Kalamazoo College | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Hoover Institution | $2,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Metrosquash | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Music Theater Works | $3,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Ray Of Hope | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Smile Train | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Special Olympics | $300 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| The Gilmore Foundation | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| The Golden Apple | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2019 |
| Cofan Survival Fund | $1,500 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Child Care | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Council | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $127,432 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Court Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Deerfield Academy | $5,000 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | $2,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Goodman Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wfmt | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Kalamazoo College | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $2,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Metrosquash | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Special Olympics | $500 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Newberry Library | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| National Review Institute | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Ray Of Hope | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Stulberg Competition | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Gilmore Foundation | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Golden Apple | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Writers Theatre | $2,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Rush University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Third Coast Percussion | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Deerfield Academy | $103,730 | Deerfield, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Child Care | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Council | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Court Theatre | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Hoover Instituiton | $500 | Stanford, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Fortnightly Of Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theater | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Kalamazoo College | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $3,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Music Theater Works | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Metrosquash | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $400 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Raymond Wentz Foundation | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Stulberg Competition | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Golden Apple | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | $151,147 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Writers Theatre | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Gilmore Foundation | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Goodman Theater | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Art Council | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Child Care | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Council | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Foundation For Education | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Arts Club Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | $3,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Fortnightly Of Chicago | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theater | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Kalamazoo Institute Of Arts | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Light Opera Works | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Metrosquash | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Building Materials Reuse Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Northwestern University | $1,200 | Evanston, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Stulberg Competition | $1,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Raymond Wentz Foundation | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Smile Train | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States | $500 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| The Golden Apple | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| University Of Chicago - Womens Board | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Writers Theatre | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Kalamazoo College | $15,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-6941059 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1440 N STATE PKWY APT 22B Chicago, IL 60610-6510 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sonja & F Conrad Fischer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | F Conrad Fischer |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Sonja Fischer |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
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