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Magic Charitable Foundation

EIN 27-4375952 · IL · NTEE T21

Health funderHealth funders in IllinoisAll Illinois foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$4.3K Funds in IL, VA, DC +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Magic Charitable Foundation based in IL paid 28 grants totaling $132K to 28 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $11K, with a median of $4.3K. Its largest recipients included National Alliance on Mental Illness, American Red Cross, and The Margo Fowler Family Foundation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,204,933
Giving (latest yr)
$132,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$4.3K
Recipients
28
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness$11,000
  • American Red Cross$10,000
  • The Margo Fowler Family Foundation$10,000
  • The Conservation Fund$9,000
  • St Jude Children's Research Hospita$8,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$59,500 · 13 grants
  • Virginia$20,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$13,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$10,500 · 4 grants
  • Tennessee$8,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (28)

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Arlington, VA
To build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
$11,000
The Margo Fowler Family Foundation
Deerfield, IL
To assisting people with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and other rare neurodegenerative disorders by providing education and support services for individuals and families affected by these diseases; funding research for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and cures; and raising awareness through advocacy and promotional efforts.
$10,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.
$10,000
The Conservation Fund
Arlington, VA
To create innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies, and vibrant communities.
$9,000
St Jude Children's Research Hospita
Memphis, TN
To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
$8,000
Ann Robert H Lurie Children's Hospi
Chicago, IL
To deliver exceptional, kid-friendly care to every child who needs it and to build safer spaces where children can grow up and thrive.
$7,000
YWCA EvanstonNorth Shore
Evanston, IL
To eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
$5,000
St Francis de Sales Catholic School
Lake Zurich, IL
To promote educational excellence in a Catholic environment and offer opportunities for students to attain their full potential.
$5,000
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding Ed C
Harvard, IL
To bring hope, joy and unlimited possibilities through the healing power of the horse.
$5,000
Nourishing Hope
Chicago, IL
To nourish hope through food, mental health, and social services so that all can thrive.
$5,000
Project Heal
Parkville, MD
To breakdown systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers to eating disorder healing.
$5,000
The Les Turner ALS Foundation
Skokie, IL
To provide the most comprehensive care and support to people living with ALS and their families and to advance scientific research for the prevention, treatment and cure of ALS.
$4,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Magic Charitable Foundation is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 11 states.

In its most recent filing, Magic Charitable Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $132K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $11K (median $4.3K).

Recent recipients include National Alliance on Mental Illness, American Red Cross, The Margo Fowler Family Foundation, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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