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John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 81-3101626 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.9M
- Grants reported
- 22
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | $1.2M |
| 2024 | 11 | $1.7M |
Where John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $950K |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | EVANSTON, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $525K |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $250K |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $250K |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $150K |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $150K |
| GAD'S HILL | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARTIABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $100K |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $70K |
| FRIENDS OF APOSTLE ISLAND | BAYFIELD, WI | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $50K |
| THE NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGE | OAK PARK, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $50K |
| FRIENDS OF APOSTLE ISLAND | BAYFIELD, WI | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $50K |
| THE NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGE | OAK PARK, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $50K |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $50K |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $50K |
| WASHBURN CLUB | WASHBURN, WI | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $30K |
| FEMMEBOUGHT COMMUNITY NFP | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GFENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $25K |
| FRIENDS OF NACHUSA | FRANKLIN GROVE, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $25K |
| RECREATION AND FITNESS RESOURCES | BAYFIELD, WI | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 | $25K |
| FRIENDS OF NACHUSA | FRANKLIN GROVE, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $25K |
| RECREATION AND FITNESS RESOURCES | BAYFIELD, WI | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $25K |
| LEGAL AID FOR NEW ENTREPRENEURS INC | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $20K |
| BEAUTY IN BEAUTY OUT FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2025 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from John R Flanagan Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.