Callahan Charitable Foundation
Callahan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Winnetka, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Callahan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Callahan Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +93.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,213
- +111.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Callahan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breast Cancer Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Callahan Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $1K (2020) to $33K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Foundation New York, NY | Support clinical and transnational researchon breast cancer at medical institutionsin the united states and abroad | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,213 | $23,003 | $21,307 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — |
| 2023 | $1,517 | $15,004 | $21,852 | $20,626 | 2 | $20,626 | — |
| 2022 | $8,365 | $25,000 | $21,800 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — |
| 2021 | $5,165 | $37,000 | $33,115 | $33,000 | 3 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,280 | $1,000 | $1,913 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $68 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Callahan Charitable Foundation is led by Patrick J. Callahan Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick J. Callahan Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin W. Steiner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia H. Callahan
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Callahan Charitable Foundation
How much does Callahan Charitable Foundation give each year?
Callahan Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is Callahan Charitable Foundation?
Callahan Charitable Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
Where does Callahan Charitable Foundation operate?
Callahan Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is Callahan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Callahan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4214610. 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 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Callahan Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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