Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation
CHICAGO WHITE METAL CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Bensenville, Illinois. Its 2025 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and contributions to charitable organizations.
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,945
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,540
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,695
- Total assets
- $606,592
- +46.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says applicants should submit written proof of eligibility for the scholarship program. Scholarships are limited to children of Chicago White Metal Casting Inc. employees who have worked for the corporation for at least three years; children of the corporation’s officers and directors are excluded. The filing states there are no restrictions on the type of eligible educational institution a scholarship recipient may attend.
- Contact
Application contact: Holly Treiber
Mailing address: 2221 Briarhill Court, Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: (630) 621-0523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harper College Educational Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 14% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2025) to $91K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harper College Educational Foundation Palatine, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $6,000 |
| Fenton High School Bensenville, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $5,000 |
| Carthage College Kenosha, WI | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| North Central College Naperville, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Rush University Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| College of Dupage Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $1,695 |
| Westchester Food Pantry Westchester, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $1,000 |
| Bensenville Firefighters Association Bensenville, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $1,000 |
| Salute Inc Palatine, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $500 |
| Nadca Chapter 5 Arlington Heights, IL | To Further the Purpose of the Foundation | $500 |
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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 | $606,592 | $219,280 | $28,261 | $27,945 | 11 | $27,945 | $9,280 | $25,042 |
| 2024 | $415,573 | $13,821 | $31,524 | $31,469 | 13 | $31,469 | $13,821 | $20,711 |
| 2023 | $433,276 | $202,877 | $34,610 | $34,590 | 18 | $34,590 | $2,877 | $17,155 |
| 2022 | $265,009 | $55,829 | $48,994 | $48,979 | 19 | $48,979 | $329 | $12,878 |
| 2021 | $258,174 | $57 | $56,906 | $56,860 | 23 | — | $57 | $14,020 |
| 2020 | $311,023 | $34,962 | $91,096 | $91,054 | 22 | — | $1,562 | $16,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included scholarships and support for educational institutions, a food pantry, and organizations serving injured military service members, veterans, and their families.
Among the 2025 grantees, North Central College describes its mission as preparing students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders. Carthage College states its mission as “Seeking truth, building strength, inspiring service — together.” Westchester Food Pantry says it provides healthy food assistance to people in the western Cook County communities it serves. SALUTE Inc. says it works to meet the financial, physical, and emotional needs of injured military service members, veterans, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $27,945. Grants ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,695. The largest awards included $6,000 to Harper College Educational Foundation, $5,000 to Fenton High School, and $4,000 each to Carthage College, North Central College, and Rush University. College of DuPage received $1,695. Other 2025 grantees included Westchester Food Pantry and Bensenville Firefighters Association, each receiving $1,000, and SALUTE Inc. and NADCA Chapter 5, each receiving $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Treiber as president and treasurer and Meri Treiber as secretary.
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation is led by Eric Treiber, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Treiber
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meri Treiber
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tony Lococo (2020) — Director
- Former: Walter Treiber (2020) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation
How much does Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation give each year?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation gave $28K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 13 grants.
What is Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,695, and its average grant was $2,540, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation give grants?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palatine, IL (2 grants) and Bensenville, IL (2 grants).
Does Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Purpose of the Foundation" (7 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harper College Educational Foundation ($6,000), Fenton High School ($5,000) and Carthage College ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation reported $607K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and support for educational institutions, a food pantry, and organizations serving injured military service members, veterans, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6069669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Chicago White Metal Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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