Turano Foundation

EIN 36-4133403 Β· IL Β· NTEE T20

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IL, CA, IN +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Turano Foundation based in IL paid 65 grants totaling $747.9K to 65 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $135K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included CASA ITALIA, BIG SHOULDERS FOUNDATION, and LOYOLA UNIVERSITY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$14,159,315
Giving (latest yr)
$747,900
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
65
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
65
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
13
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Casa Italia$135,000
  • Big Shoulders Foundation$75,500
  • Loyola University$50,000
  • Nazareth Academy$35,000
  • Dupage Senior Citizens CO$30,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$725,400 Β· 61 grants
  • California$8,500 Β· 1 grant
  • Indiana$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Ohio$5,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Rhode Island$4,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (65)

Casa Italia
Stone Park, IL
Charity
$135,000
Big Shoulders Foundation
Chicago, IL
Charity
$75,500
Loyola University
Chicago, IL
Charity
$50,000
Nazareth Academy
LA Grange Park, IL
Education
$35,000
Dupage Senior Citizens CO
Wheaton, IL
Charity
$30,000
Fenwick High School
Oak Park, IL
Education
$25,000
Neighborhood Food Pantries
Bloomingdale, IL
Charity
$20,000
Roseland Training Center
Chicago, IL
Charity
$15,000
St John of the Cross Parish Schooll
Western Springs, IL
Education
$15,000
Our Lady of Pompeii
Chicago, IL
Charity
$15,000
Friends of Fisher House Illinois
Northbrook, IL
Charity
$12,500
Illinois Restaurant Association Rel
Chicago, IL
Charity
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Turano Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Turano Foundation reported 65 itemized grants totaling $747.9K. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $135K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include CASA ITALIA, BIG SHOULDERS FOUNDATION, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, among 65 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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