36 Foundation Inc
36 Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists $114,000 in grants to charitable organizations, with recipients including educational, arts, human-services, and community organizations.
36 Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: 36 Foundation Inc gave $114K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +580.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,353
- -82.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $311,426
- -35.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 36 Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7809 Se Golfhouse Drive, Hobe Sound, FL 33455
Phone: (312) 933-1167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 36 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 14% to recipients in Florida. Idaho, Minnesota, and Massachusetts each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How 36 Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 655% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $263K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Evans Scholars Golf, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Journey Care Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Loblollypop Foundation Hobe Sound, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Millennium Park Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago High School for the Arts Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Free Spirit Media Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lurie Childrens Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| WinnetkaNorthfield United Way Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,426 | $714 | $114,195 | $114,000 | 34 | $114,000 | $714 | $17,406 |
| 2024 | $479,330 | $9,395 | $95,010 | $95,000 | 5 | $95,000 | $9,385 | $21,770 |
| 2023 | $407,291 | — | $262,500 | $262,500 | 13 | $262,500 | — | $22,488 |
| 2022 | $493,525 | $590,430 | $99,618 | $99,000 | 33 | $99,000 | $295,215 | $18,602 |
| 2021 | $517,394 | $86,691 | $45,150 | $45,150 | 17 | — | $86,691 | $25,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 36 Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. Howard Area Community Center says it assists low-income individuals and families in and near Rogers Park, while Big Shoulders Fund says it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $114,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest grants included $15,000 to the University of Chicago; $10,000 each to Evans Scholars, Journey Care, Loblollypop Foundation, and Millennium Park; and $5,000 each to Chicago High School for the Arts, Free Spirit Media, Lurie Childrens Foundation, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, and WinnetkaNorthfield United Way.
Other 2025 recipients included Lawrence Hall, which describes its work as providing healing, stability, and community connection for people who have experienced trauma, and Chicago Foundation for Education, which says it supports Chicago Public School educators with leadership, growth, and grant opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John D Mabie, Karen Mabie, and Janice MacVicar as directors.
36 Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John D Mabie
Director
Director → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karen Mabie
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janice MacVicar
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doug Mabie (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 36 Foundation Inc
How much does 36 Foundation Inc give each year?
36 Foundation Inc gave $114K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 5 grants.
What is 36 Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
36 Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $3,353, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does 36 Foundation Inc give grants?
36 Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants), Winnetka, IL (3 grants) and Hobe Sound, FL (2 grants).
Does 36 Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on 36 Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are 36 Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
36 Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago ($15,000), Evans Scholars ($10,000) and Journey Care ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 36 Foundation Inc?
36 Foundation Inc reported $311K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 36 Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 36 Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 36 Foundation Inc's EIN?
36 Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4201500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does 36 Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). 36 Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/36-foundation-inc-morg_2e9c0d3743a047ac84e8420aabbc6386
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