Mcdermott Foundation

EIN 36-3501505 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, NC, WA +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mcdermott Foundation based in IL paid 14 grants totaling $35.5K to 14 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $15K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included Kenilworth Union Church, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Rush University. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$264,117
Giving (latest yr)
$35,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
14
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Kenilworth Union Church$15,000
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra$5,000
  • Rush University$5,000
  • University of Chicago$2,000
  • Wake Forest University$2,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$29,500 · 7 grants
  • North Carolina$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Washington$1,000 · 1 grant
  • New Hampshire$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Hawaii$500 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Kenilworth Union Church
Kenilworth, IL
General
$15,000
Rush University
Chicago, IL
General
$5,000
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
General
$5,000
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General
$2,000
Wake Forest University
WinstonSalem, NC
General
$2,000
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
General
$1,000
Evanston Community Foundation
Evanston, IL
General
$1,000
Hpff
Chicago, IL
General
$1,000
Dartmouth University
Hanover, NH
General
$1,000
Evanston Roundtable
Evanston, IL
General
$500
Hawaii Public Radio
Honolulu, HI
General
$500
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
General
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mcdermott 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, Mcdermott Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $35.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $15K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include Kenilworth Union Church, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Rush University, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Mcdermott 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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