Chicago White Sox Charities Inc
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1991. Its filing describes support for Chicago-based organizations working in cancer research and treatment, youth recreation and education, and services for children and families in crisis.
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Chicago White Sox Charities Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), top state New York. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,587,850
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,846
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,240,862
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (17 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (1% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chicago White Sox Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 West 35Th Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 674-1000
Website: https://whitesoxcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chicago White Sox Charities Inc
Who Chicago White Sox Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White SOX Community Fund ($532K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 114 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its supported organizations as Chicago-based. The listed 2021 recipients are based in Chicago, Illinois, or Skokie, Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chicago White Sox Charities Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 27 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $81K; repeat grants $122K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White SOX Community Fund | General Support | $532,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General Support | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | General Support | $500,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General Support | $500,000 |
| White SOX Community Fund-Chicago Sports Alliance | General Support | $200,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | General Support | $50,000 |
| Roc Solid Foundation Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Special Children's Charities | General Support | $25,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Road Home Program Rush | General Support | $21,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,240,862 | $2,974,373 | $3,517,869 | $2,587,850 | 27 | $215,291 |
| 2023 | $7,874,491 | $6,319,576 | $4,545,557 | $3,499,949 | 32 | $250,080 |
| 2022 | $6,036,118 | $3,406,117 | $2,117,963 | $1,306,000 | 24 | $39,462 |
| 2021 | $4,778,883 | $3,310,890 | $1,498,761 | $1,025,000 | 17 | $5,224 |
| 2020 | $2,923,973 | $1,420,392 | $1,625,182 | $1,130,146 | 14 | $4,806 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Chicago White Sox Charities says it provides financial and emotional support to Chicago-based organizations, including those addressing cancer, youth recreation and education, and children and families in crisis. Its filing describes financial assistance for community-based programs focused on cancer research and treatment, health and wellness for children and families in crisis, and youth education.
The filing says grants are awarded to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Examples of grantees include PUSH FOR EXCELLENCE INC, whose stated mission is to motivate and educate students toward educational excellence, and the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which says its mission is to end hunger. Other listed recipients include Special Children's Charities, which describes its work as inclusion and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Gilda's Club Chicago, which supports people impacted by cancer; and Shore Community Services, which provides community-based services for people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
The filing describes a grant process in which applicants submit a request specifying the need for the grant and provide supplemental financial information. The executive director vets requests and brings recommended grants to the board for approval; grants are awarded only to board-approved recipients.
The listed 2021 grants include $100,000 to PUSH FOR EXCELLENCE INC, $25,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, $25,000 to Special Children's Charities, $15,000 to Gilda's Club Chicago, and $15,000 to Shore Community Services. The filing data lists zero grants for each of 2022, 2023, and 2024; it does not provide a total or typical grant size for those years.
The grant-program information says inquiries for the 2026 cycle are no longer accepted and invites organizations to join the interest list for the 2027 cycle. Its stated review start of June 2026 has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Pizer as director and secretary; Scott Reifert as director and president; Timothy Buzard as director and treasurer; Brooks Boyer, Chris Getz, Jerry Reinsdorf, and Terry Savarise as directors; Christine O'Reilly as executive director; and William Waters as an officer.
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc is led by Christine O'Reilly, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine O'Reilly
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Reifert
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Pizer
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Reinsdorf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Savarise
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Buzard
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Getz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William D. Waters
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ken Williams (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago White Sox Charities Inc
How much does Chicago White Sox Charities Inc give each year?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc gave $2.6M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 32 grants.
What is Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $95,846, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chicago White Sox Charities Inc that year got $81K on average.
Does Chicago White Sox Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include White SOX Community Fund ($532,000), Rush University Medical Center ($500,000) and University of Chicago ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chicago White Sox Charities Inc?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What does Chicago White Sox Charities Inc fund?
Chicago White Sox Charities says it provides financial and emotional support to Chicago-based organizations, including those addressing cancer, youth recreation and education, and children and families in crisis. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chicago White Sox Charities Inc?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check whitesoxcharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Chicago White Sox Charities Inc make grants?
The organization describes its supported organizations as Chicago-based. The listed 2021 recipients are based in Chicago, Illinois, or Skokie, Illinois.
What is Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's EIN?
Chicago White Sox Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3719918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Chicago White Sox Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chicago-white-sox-charities-inc-morg_7807d68e90484802837d2743757e5a3c
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