Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities
Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $81K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$65K
+16.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$81K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $65K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $81K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,863 | $55,483 |
| Revenue | $97,560 | $55,427 |
| Expenses | $87,351 | $2,675 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $81,076 | $2,675 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ($40,000), Ignite the Spirit ($10,500), CFD Gold Badge Society ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CFD Gold Badge Society Chicago, IL | Grant to assist the families and children of line of duty deaths and injuries suffered by CFD firefighters and paramedics. | $10,000 |
| Fire Chaplain Ministries Chicago, IL | Grant supports families of first respondents with services and counsel during difficult times. | $10,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Grant to assist the family and children of injured or fallen Chicago police officers | $40,000 |
| Ignite the Spirit Chicago, IL | Grant to support injured or illnesses of firefighters and paramedics. | $10,500 |
| EMW Retirees Widows Children Chicago, IL | Grant to support first responders retirees and widows of line of duty deaths | $10,000 |
| Harry Rayburn Chicago, IL | Donation to injured Firefighter | $250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonzo Ortiz | President Founder | 10 | — |
| Marilynn Ortiz | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Alfonzo Ortiz Jr | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Charles Broyless | Board Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities?
Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $65K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities?
As of 2025, Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities holds $65K in total assets with $98K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $81K in 2025.
Where does Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities operate?
Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities award?
In 2025, Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities awarded 6 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities's EIN?
Chicago Battle of the Badges Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1600554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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