BMF Foundation
BMF Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $73,100 to charitable organizations.
BMF Foundation at a glance
In short: BMF Foundation gave $73K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $5,623
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $234,748
- +536.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% 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 BMF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2215 York Rd 308, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: (630) 750-1141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BMF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii ($20K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 14% to Rhode Island, 4% to Colorado, 3% to Indiana, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How BMF Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $73K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant for the ongoing religious and charitable programs of the church. | $20,000 |
| Rush Epilepsy Reserach Fund Chicago, IL | Research | $15,000 |
| Caring Network Glen Ellyn, IL | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organziation's Exempt Purposes | $12,300 |
| St Mary Our Lady of the Isle Roman Chatholic Church Newport, RI | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Thomas Moore Society Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Young Life Arrowhead Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestriced Contribution to Support the Organziation's Exempt Purposes | $3,000 |
| Preborn Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Reclaim 13 Lombard, IL | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purposes | $2,000 |
| Lutheran Children Joliet, IL | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purposes | $1,000 |
| The Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Contribution to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $800 |
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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 | $234,748 | $271,489 | $73,620 | $73,100 | 13 | $73,100 | $221,025 | — |
| 2024 | $36,879 | $62 | $515 | — | — | — | — | $1,833 |
| 2023 | $37,332 | $131 | $566 | — | — | — | — | $1,861 |
| 2022 | $37,768 | $51 | $478 | — | — | — | — | $1,875 |
| 2021 | $38,194 | $14 | $61,567 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | — | $4,858 |
| 2020 | $99,844 | $70,513 | $50,450 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $70,063 | $6,180 |
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 include support for religious organizations and charitable programs, research, and other organizations’ exempt purposes. One recipient, Little Sisters of the Poor, received $500; the grantee describes its work as providing financial assistance to homes that serve older people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $73,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii in Chicago for the church’s ongoing religious and charitable programs; $15,000 to Rush Epilepsy Research Fund in Chicago for research; $12,300 to Caring Network in Glen Ellyn; $10,000 to St Mary Our Lady of the Isle Roman Catholic Church in Newport, Rhode Island; and $5,000 to Thomas Moore Society in Chicago. The filing also reports $500 to Little Sisters of the Poor in Palatine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian J Flynn as president, Keith J Skibicki as vice-president and treasurer, Michelle Markko Flynn as executive vice-president, and Victor M Casini as secretary. The filing identifies Brian J Flynn and Victor M Casini as part-time.
BMF Foundation is led by Brian J. Flynn, President & Pt-Time since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian J. Flynn
President & Pt-Time
Presidentpttime → President & Pt-Time, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith J. Skibicki
Vice President & Treasurer
Vicepresidenttreas → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Markko Flynn
Executive Vice President
Executive Vicepres → Executive Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Victor M. Casini
Secretary & Pt-Time
Secretarypttime → Secretary & Pt-Time, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 BMF Foundation
How much does BMF Foundation give each year?
BMF Foundation gave $73K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is BMF Foundation's typical grant size?
BMF Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,623, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BMF Foundation give grants?
BMF Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does BMF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of BMF Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BMF Foundation's largest grantees?
BMF Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii ($20,000), Rush Epilepsy Reserach Fund ($15,000) and Caring Network ($12,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BMF Foundation?
BMF Foundation reported $235K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $271K.
What does BMF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for religious organizations and charitable programs, research, and other organizations’ exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BMF Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BMF Foundation's EIN?
BMF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1211621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does BMF Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). BMF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bmf-foundation-morg_60c68337cdce407c9e43b025b7c31507
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