125 Foundation

BARRINGTON, IL EIN: 36-7686871

125 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BARRINGTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $640K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$640K

+16.1% YoY

Grant Count

11

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$58K

+37.2% YoY

About 125 Foundation

Based on IRS filings

125 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BARRINGTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $640K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

ARLINGTON HEIGHTSArlington HeightsBARRINGTONBEAUFORTBarringtonBeaufortCHICAGOChicagoDES PLAINESDORALELGINElginKansas CityLANSINGMUNSTERNORTHBROOKNORTHBRROKNORTHFIELDNorthbrookOAK BROOK

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$160K$320K$480K$640K16 grants202011 grants202213 grants202311 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES F…$200KCHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS$100KOPERATION WHITE STORK - …$100KTHE WELCOME NETWORK$75KGREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEP…$50KVALPARAISO UNIVERSITY$50KLUTHERAN LIFE COMMUNITIE…$25KCOMMUNITY MEAL$10KFOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & E…$10KHELP OF BEAUFORT$10K

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

33<$50K7$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Holy Family Ministries Foundation ($200,000), Chicago Youth Centers ($100,000), Operation White Stork - United States Ltd ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS CHICAGO, ILCHILDREN'S EDUCATION$100,000
COMMUNITY MEAL BARRINGTON, ILFOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED$10,000
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC RALEIGH, NCFOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED$10,000
GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY CHICAGO, ILFOOD FOR PEOPLE IN NEED$50,000
HELP OF BEAUFORT BEAUFORT, SCFOOD, CLOTHING & ASSISTANCE$10,000
HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES FOUNDATION NORTHBROOK, ILRELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SUPPORT$200,000
LUTHERAN LIFE COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILSOCIAL SERVICES FOR IL RESIDENTS$25,000
ONE COLLECTIVE ELGIN, ILRELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SUPPORT$10,000
OPERATION WHITE STORK - UNITED STATES LTD WINNETKA, ILUKRAINE RELIEF$100,000
THE WELCOME NETWORK LANSING, ILRESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES$75,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES T MURPHYTRUSTEE2
KATHRYN E MURPHYTRUSTEE1
BENJAMIN M MURPHYTRUSTEE1
WILLIAM J MURPHYTRUSTEE1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 125 Foundation?

125 Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BARRINGTON, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does 125 Foundation operate?

125 Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota.

What size grants does 125 Foundation award?

In 2024, 125 Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $640K — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is 125 Foundation's EIN?

125 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7686871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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