Debicki Foundation
The Debicki Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and outreach, children’s services, disability support, poverty relief, religious activities, and scholarships.
Debicki Foundation at a glance
In short: Debicki Foundation gave $965K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Illinois. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $965,400
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,142
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $12,288,348
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Debicki Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 W Randolph Street 2800, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 269-8031
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Debicki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Second Sense ($100K). Together the top 10 received $620K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 148 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, followed by Maryland (7%), New York (6%), Georgia (4%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Debicki Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $800K (2020) to $965K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $965K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Sense Chicago, IL | Medical Research and Outreach | $100,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $75,000 |
| The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Inc Chicago, IL | Children's Shelter | $75,000 |
| Avenues to Independence Park Ridge, IL | Disability Outreach | $55,400 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | Religious Activities | $55,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | Medical Outreach | $55,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Poverty Relief | $55,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $50,000 |
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Have Dreams Park Ridge, IL | Disability and Community Outreach | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,288,348 | $670,883 | $1,087,398 | $965,400 | 31 | $974,216 | $557,701 | $765,358 |
| 2023 | $12,726,890 | $113,880 | $1,094,056 | $955,000 | 32 | $975,871 | $372,061 | $735,752 |
| 2022 | $13,710,089 | $-31,292 | $1,067,371 | $920,000 | 29 | $939,889 | $269,626 | $772,748 |
| 2021 | $14,814,210 | $1,248,361 | $1,084,847 | $895,000 | 29 | $918,485 | $1,078,961 | $866,349 |
| 2020 | $14,609,793 | $10,381,211 | $891,482 | $800,000 | 27 | — | $2,109,883 | $441,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Debicki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $765K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for medical research and outreach, children’s services, disability-related programs, poverty relief, religious activities, and education.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Second Sense says it helps people move beyond vision loss through client-centered support and training. Avenues to Independence describes empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through personalized support, advocacy, and community engagement. Have Dreams says it supports people with autism spectrum disorder in learning, functioning independently, and socializing. The Alzheimer’s Association describes its work as advancing research, risk reduction, early detection, and care and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $965,400 through 31 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Among the largest awards were $100,000 to Second Sense for medical research and outreach; $75,000 each to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for medical research and The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy for a children’s shelter; and $55,400 to Avenues to Independence for disability outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenton J. Klaus as treasurer and director; Martin H. Tish as president and director; and Clifford Panczyk as vice president, secretary, and director.
Debicki Foundation is led by Martin H. Tish, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin H. Tish
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Panczyk
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenton J. Klaus
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Debicki Foundation
How much does Debicki Foundation give each year?
Debicki Foundation gave $965K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $955K across 32 grants.
What is Debicki Foundation's typical grant size?
Debicki Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $31,142, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Debicki Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Debicki Foundation give grants?
Debicki Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (17 grants) and Park Ridge, IL (2 grants).
Does Debicki Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Debicki Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (6 grants), "Medical Research and Outreach" (5 grants) and "Disability and Community Outreach" (3 grants).
Who are Debicki Foundation's largest grantees?
Debicki Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Second Sense ($100,000), Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago ($75,000) and The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Debicki Foundation?
Debicki Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $974K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $765K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Debicki Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for medical research and outreach, children’s services, disability-related programs, poverty relief, religious activities, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Debicki Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Debicki Foundation's EIN?
Debicki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4587322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Debicki 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Debicki Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/debicki-foundation-morg_270e8dee9ab54571b5bf7293b072acd2
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