Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation

EIN 36-2488355 · IL

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$15K Funds in IL

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Giving Profile

In 2024, Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation based in IL paid 78 grants totaling $1.1M to 78 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included Community Health, Connections for Abused Women and their Children, and Franciscan Outreach Association. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets: $24,938,814
Giving (latest yr): $1,095,000
Filing year: 2024
Itemized grants: 78
Median grant: $15K
Recipients: 78
States reached: 1
Officers/trustees: 9
Unsolicited applications: Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

Community Health$20,000
Connections for Abused Women and their Children$20,000
Franciscan Outreach Association$20,000
Heartland Alliance International$20,000
KAN-WIN (Korean American Women in Need)$20,000

Where grants went

Illinois$1,095,000 · 78 grants

Grants Paid (78)

KAN-WIN (Korean American Women in Need)

Chicago, IL

For General Operating Support. KAN-WIN serves Asian American domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in Chicago and suburbs. Programs include multi-lingual crisis hotline, legal clinic, advocacy, transitional housing, emergency hotel stay, etc.

$20,000

South Suburban PADS

Oak Park, IL

For General Operating Support. Programs and Services include Prevention (emergency funds), Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Supportive Services for homeless individuals/families in south suburban Cook.

$20,000

Connections for Abused Women and their Children

Wheaton, IL

For General Operating Support. CAWC's comprehensive domestic violence services include crisis intervention, shelter, safety planning/assessment, legal and medical advocacy, individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic violence in Chicago.

$20,000

Franciscan Outreach Association

Chicago, IL

For General Operating Support to provide emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, case management, meals, financial assistance, access to health care, etc. for individuals who are homeless in Chicago, shelters in the west side and Pilsen.

$20,000

Heartland Alliance International

Chicago, IL

For General Operating Support of the Kovler Center, which provide critical trauma-informed services to individuals, unaccompanied children, and families affected by forced migration, now residing in Chicago and surrounding Cook County suburbs.

$20,000

Community Health

Chicago, IL

For General Operating Support of this free health care center which provides uninsured and low-income individuals in Chicago with primary, dental, specialty care, medication, mental health, and lab services, as well as health education, Telehealth, etc.

$20,000

Deborah's Place

Chicago, IL

For General Operating Support. Deborah's Place provides housing and comprehensive supportive services to chronically homeless women in Chicago. Services include Interim/Permanent Supportive Housing, comprehensive support services, case management, etc.

$17,500

Chicago Community Foundation

Chicago, IL

Immigrant Funders Collaborative

$15,000

Chinese American Service League

Chicago, IL

For Behavioral Health and Clinical Services Program, which offers uninsured individuals and families in Chicago's Armour Square, Bridgeport area with mental health screening and assessment, individual, couples and/or family counseling and intervention.

$15,000

Christian Outreach of Lutherans

Carol Stream, IL

For the Family Housing Program, a transitional housing program for homeless families with children in Lake County. Families must demonstrate the potential to obtain permanent housing in 12-18 months by adhering to a structured plan with specific goals.

$15,000

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (formerly LaCASA)

Palatine, IL

For General Operating Support. ZCenter provides comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Lake County. Services include a 24-hour hotline, trauma informed counseling, medical and legal advocacy, prevention education, etc.

$15,000

Apna Ghar Inc (Our Home)

Homewood, IL

For General Operating Support. Apna Ghar provides comprehensive culturally competent services, outreach and advocacy services to immigrant and non-immigrant women experiencing domestic violence and other gender violence in Chicago.

$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation reported 78 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include Community Health, Connections for Abused Women and their Children, Franciscan Outreach Association, among 78 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Blowitz-ridgeway Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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