Cabrera Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 27-2230251

Cabrera Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 46 grants totaling $86K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6K

+40.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$86K

+5.2% YoY

Grant Count

46

+318.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-74.9% YoY

About Cabrera Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Cabrera Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 46 grants totaling $86K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

Ann ArborBakersfieldChicagoClaremontCoral GablesHillsideLos AngelesMalibuMaywoodNew YorkPlainfieldRiversideSaint LouisSanta BarbaraSt LouisWorcester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$24K$48K$72K$96K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$5,806$4,140$8,231
Revenue$87,700$77,800$35,001
Expenses$86,034$81,891$45,175
Qualifying Distributions$85,700$81,500$44,800
Net Investment Income$1
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$21K$43K$64K$86K4 grants20205 grants20218 grants202211 grants202346 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE$25KCOLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS$20KUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN$5KLOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERS…$5KUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN$5KSAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY$5KPEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY$5KST MARY SCHOOL$4KALEJANDRA COVARRUBIAS$3KUNIV OF CALIFORNIA SANTA…$3K

Grant Size Distribution

74 grants across all recorded years

74<$50K$50–100K$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 Claremont Mckenna College ($25,000), College of the Holy Cross ($20,000), University of Michigan ($5,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
R H LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLASHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLASHIPS TO STUDENTS$100
RH LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHICAGO, ILTO PROVIDE SCHOLASHIPS TO STUDENTS$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARTIN CABRERA JRTREASURER
CRISTINA CABRERAPRESIDENT
TANYA CABRERASECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabrera Foundation?

Cabrera Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Cabrera Foundation?

As of 2024, Cabrera Foundation holds $6K in total assets with $88K in annual revenue. It awarded 46 grants totaling $86K in 2024.

Where does Cabrera Foundation operate?

Cabrera Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York.

What size grants does Cabrera Foundation award?

In 2024, Cabrera Foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $86K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Cabrera Foundation's EIN?

Cabrera Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2230251. 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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