Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation

EIN 30-6529592 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$43.2K Funds in IL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation based in NJ paid 2 grants totaling $86.5K to 2 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $25.9K to $60.5K, with a median of $43.2K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER and CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,724,330
Giving (latest yr)
$86,476
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$43.2K
Recipients
2
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of the Chicago River$60,533
  • Chicago Public Library Foundation$25,943

Where grants went

  • Illinois$86,476 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (2)

Friends of the Chicago River
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted General
$60,533
Chicago Public Library Foundation
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted General
$25,943

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare.

In its most recent filing, Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $86.5K. Individual grants ranged from $25.9K to $60.5K (median $43.2K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO RIVER, CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

Carolyn Eleanore Damon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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