Caccomo Family Foundation
Caccomo Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $371K.
Caccomo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Caccomo Family Foundation gave $300K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,857
- +62.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,121,537
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Caccomo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Zoological Society ($125K). Together the top 7 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 49 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Caccomo Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $274K (2020) to $302K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL | Pledge to support modern imaging equipment in zoo hospital | $125,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Chicago, IL | Caccomo Biomechanical Research Fund | $116,000 |
| Amvets Lanham, MD | Pledge to support college scholarships for veterans | $24,000 |
| Keshet Northbrook, IL | Pledge to support programs for disabled young adults | $10,000 |
| PACE at National Louis University Chicago, IL | Support for scholarships | $10,000 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | Support for WTTW's nature programming | $10,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support for scholarships | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,121,537 | $446,018 | $400,185 | $300,000 | 7 | $300,000 | $371,036 | $290,509 |
| 2023 | $5,073,682 | $230,668 | $389,620 | $290,000 | 11 | $290,000 | $158,955 | $278,894 |
| 2022 | $5,232,634 | $287,559 | $380,603 | $279,000 | 10 | $279,000 | $213,403 | $294,974 |
| 2021 | $5,325,678 | $684,853 | $412,170 | $302,000 | 11 | $302,000 | $609,666 | $317,818 |
| 2020 | $5,052,995 | $469,645 | $374,437 | $274,000 | 10 | — | $400,273 | $284,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Caccomo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caccomo Family Foundation is led by Matrin H Tish, President, Treasurer & Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matrin H Tish
President, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Eric N Mann
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leonard H Popowcer
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martin H. Tish (2020–2023) — President, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Matrin H Tish (President / Treasurer / Director).
Frequently asked questions about Caccomo Family Foundation
How much does Caccomo Family Foundation give each year?
Caccomo Family Foundation gave $300K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $290K across 11 grants.
What is Caccomo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Caccomo Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $42,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Caccomo Family Foundation give grants?
Caccomo Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Caccomo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Caccomo Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Caccomo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Caccomo Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Zoological Society ($125,000), University of Illinois Foundation ($116,000) and Amvets ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Caccomo Family Foundation?
Caccomo Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Caccomo Family Foundation's EIN?
Caccomo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4462798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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