Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest

EIN 36-6056972 · IL · NTEE X21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$4.5K Funds in IL, MA, LA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest based in IL paid 14 grants totaling $58K to 14 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $6.5K, with a median of $4.5K. Its largest recipients included LAKE COUNTY HAVEN, MOTHERS TRUST FOUNDATION, and A SAFE PLACE LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,010,680
Giving (latest yr)
$58,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$4.5K
Recipients
14
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lake County Haven$6,500
  • Mothers Trust Foundation$6,000
  • A Safe Place Lake County Crisis Ce$5,000
  • Boys & Girls Club of Lake County$5,000
  • Croya$5,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$52,000 · 12 grants
  • Massachusetts$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Louisiana$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Lake County Haven
Libertyville, IL
Transitional Shelter & Housing
$6,500
Mothers Trust Foundation
Lake Forest, IL
Foundation Service Program
$6,000
Kids Above All
Chicago, IL
Doula Program
$5,000
Croya
Lake Forest, IL
Croya Retreat, Work Trip, Work Stay
$5,000
A Safe Place Lake County Crisis Ce
Zion, IL
Betty Toser Counseling Groups
$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
North Chicago, IL
Afterschool Programing 2025-2026
$5,000
Lffb Senior Center
Lake Forest, IL
Senior Advocate Program
$5,000
Lake Forest Open Lands
Lake Forest, IL
Ccl Program
$4,000
Gorton Community Center
Lake Forest, IL
Children's Learning Ctr Teacher Sup
$3,000
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
Scholarship
$3,000
Youthbuild Lake County
North Chicago, IL
Youthbuild
$3,000
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Scholarship
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest reported 14 itemized grants totaling $58K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $6.5K (median $4.5K).

Recent recipients include LAKE COUNTY HAVEN, MOTHERS TRUST FOUNDATION, A SAFE PLACE LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CE, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Young Womens Christian Association of Lake Forest is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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