Custom Cares Charities is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTHLAKE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $139K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$139K
+21.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
-49.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-74.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Custom Cares Charities reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Custom Cares Charities
Based on IRS filings
Custom Cares Charities is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTHLAKE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $139K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $138,684 | $114,371 | $92,521 |
| Revenue | $64,642 | $85,365 | $31,262 |
| Expenses | $40,329 | $63,515 | $37,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $40,025 | $63,500 | $35,338 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $10,751 | $5,482 | $5,301 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Individuals-details Upon Request ($29,150), Curley Boo Johnson's Skills for Life Basketball Academy ($1,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INDIVIDUALS-DETAILS UPON REQUEST NORTHLAKE, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $29,150 |
| CURLEY BOO JOHNSON'S SKILLS FOR LIFE BASKETBALL ACADEMY WASHINGTON, IL | BOO SUMMER CAMP 2024-PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PEORIA | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERRY MANDERA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE KLIKAS | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORLAND HENDERSON | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custom Cares Charities?
Custom Cares Charities is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NORTHLAKE, IL. It holds $139K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Custom Cares Charities?
As of 2024, Custom Cares Charities holds $139K in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $31K in 2024.
Where does Custom Cares Charities operate?
Custom Cares Charities has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York.
What size grants does Custom Cares Charities award?
In 2024, Custom Cares Charities awarded 2 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Custom Cares Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Custom Cares Charities reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Custom Cares Charities's EIN?
Custom Cares Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4566740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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