Dick Family Foundation

EIN 36-6057056 · DC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$11K Funds in IL, FL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Dick Family Foundation based in DC paid 12 grants totaling $181K to 12 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $47K, with a median of $11K. Its largest recipients included NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, KNOX COLLEGE, and RUSH-PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,959,685
Giving (latest yr)
$181,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
12
Median grant
$11K
Recipients
12
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Northwestern Memorial Foundation$47,000
  • Knox College$35,000
  • Rush-presbyterian Medical Center$25,000
  • Lake Forest College$15,000
  • The Morton Arboretum$15,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$171,000 · 11 grants
  • Florida$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (12)

Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Chicago, IL
General Fundd
$47,000
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
General Fund
$35,000
Rush-presbyterian Medical Center
Chicago, IL
General Fund
$25,000
The Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL
General Fund
$15,000
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
General Fund
$15,000
Gorton Community Center
Lake Forest, IL
General Fund
$12,000
Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation
Hobe Sound, FL
General Fund
$10,000
Lake Forest Open Lands
Lake Forest, IL
General Fund
$10,000
Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest, IL
General Fund
$5,000
History Center of Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL
General Fund
$5,000
North Chicago Community Partners
Lake Bluff, IL
General Fund
$1,000
Hadley School for the Blind
Winnetka, IL
General Fund
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Dick Family Foundation reported 12 itemized grants totaling $181K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $47K (median $11K).

Recent recipients include NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, KNOX COLLEGE, RUSH-PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, among 12 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in District of Columbia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dick Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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