FDC Foundation
FDC Foundation is a private foundation based in Countryside, Illinois, founded in 2008 by members of the Cluck family. It supports U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities working in health and nutrition, education, and housing.
FDC Foundation at a glance
In short: FDC Foundation gave $558K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $558,000
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,364
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $29,500
- Total assets
- $8,135,788
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to FDC Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s filing names John Doyle as the contact and says to see attached materials and deadlines; its guidelines set a letter of inquiry and application process. The Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities with programs aligned with the Foundation’s mission. The Board of Directors expects to meet at least twice a year to review proposals and decide on distributions.
- Review Cycle
- Letter of inquiry: September 15; application: November 15. Notifications are by December 15, and checks are mailed by December 31. Interim reports are due April 30 and final reports October 31. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
- Deadline
- Letter of inquiry: September 15; application: November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: John Doyle
Mailing address: 1415 W 55Th Street Suite 202, Countryside, IL 60525
Phone: (847) 235-2170
Website: https://www.fdcfoundation.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 FDC Foundation
Who FDC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Together We Cope ($60K). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($29,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 123 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s mission describes support for charitable organizations within the United States. In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; other recipient-state shares were Arizona, 6%; Missouri, 3%; New York, 2%; and Texas, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is FDC Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $558K (2024) to $774K (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together We Cope Tinley Park, IL | Funding for Housing Assiatance | $60,000 |
| Irving Park Community Pantry Chicago, IL | Fund Nutrition Classes, Fresh Foods Program | $42,000 |
| McCormick Center for Early Childhoo Wheaton, IL | Support for Development of Early Childhood Administrators | $36,000 |
| Home Sweet Home Ministries Bloomington, IL | Support for bread for life and bridge of hope programs | $35,000 |
| New Moms Chicago, IL | Housing for Underage Homeless Mothers | $35,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Evanston Evanston, IL | Early learning programs for at risk, low income infants and toddlers | $35,000 |
| Institute for Applied Meditation on Tucson, AZ | Scholarships for University Students | $32,000 |
| American Diabetes Assoc Chicago, IL | Scholarships for Diabetic Children to Attend Summer Camp | $30,000 |
| Old Irving Park Community Center Chicago, IL | Medical Supplies, Lab Analysis EXP for Diabetic Patients | $30,000 |
| Sit Stay Read Chicago, IL | Canine Assisted School Literacy Initiative in CPS Schools | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,135,788 | $726,274 | $715,497 | $558,000 | 22 | $558,000 | $568,777 |
| 2023 | $8,133,127 | $758,764 | $930,135 | $774,000 | 24 | $774,000 | $602,629 |
| 2022 | $8,310,423 | $439,119 | $753,349 | $595,000 | 24 | $595,000 | $280,770 |
| 2021 | $8,629,975 | $879,267 | $818,489 | $656,000 | 27 | $656,000 | $716,778 |
| 2020 | $8,573,918 | $609,800 | $908,667 | $759,600 | 26 | — | $460,733 |
| 2019 | $8,878,745 | $734,611 | $788,768 | $630,100 | 26 | — | $575,943 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to support charitable organizations in the United States across three areas:
- Health and nutrition: Improved nutrition, including food and nutrition education; treatment of people with diabetes, including education, nutrition, medication, and supplies; and expanded use of alternative medicines.
- Education: Early childhood development, support for returning scholars, and literary achievement. The Foundation also identifies the Papa & Mama C Scholarship for graduating seniors at Carterville High School in Carterville, Illinois.
- Housing: Housing opportunities for people who have difficulty finding housing or achieving home ownership, including construction, rehabilitation, or financing for people with unusual needs or extraordinary challenges. The Foundation also lists education for careers in real estate.
The Foundation says it funds 501(c)(3) public charities whose programs align with its mission. Examples among its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work: Infant Welfare Society of Evanston describes its mission as providing care and education for young children and supporting families; Sit Stay Read describes its work as advancing children’s literacy using certified dogs and volunteers; and Together We Cope says it provides food, shelter, clothing, and referrals to Southland residents in temporary crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $558,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $29,500. Its largest 2024 awards included Together We Cope ($60,000) for housing assistance; Irving Park Community Pantry ($42,000) for nutrition classes and a fresh-food program; McCormick Center for Early Childhood ($36,000) for development of early childhood administrators; and Home Sweet Home Ministries and New Moms ($35,000 each) for, respectively, Bread for Life and Bridge of Hope programs, and housing for underage homeless mothers.
The Foundation’s guidelines say it does not fund international organizations or for-profit businesses. Requests for computers or software, audio or video equipment, video production, recreational programs, fundraising events, political lobbying or other political purposes, government entities, gifts to individuals, and purposes outside its mission and funding priorities are likely to be denied. Grants may be for one or more years; recipients must use funds for the awarded purpose and submit periodic written reports on activities, outcomes, and use of funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Frank D Cluck Jr, Chairman and Treasurer; John C Doyle, President; Cynthia Heynen, Vice President; Susan Patke, Vice President; Bruce W Cluck, Vice President; and Maria Begona Pulido, Secretary.
FDC Foundation is led by John C. Doyle, President on every filing since 2019; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Doyle
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $24K (2024)
Frank D. Cluck Jr.
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce W. Cluck
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Cynthia Heynen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Maria Begona Pulido
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Susan Patke
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to John C Doyle (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about FDC Foundation
How much does FDC Foundation give each year?
FDC Foundation gave $558K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $774K across 24 grants.
What is FDC Foundation's typical grant size?
FDC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $29,500, and its average grant was $25,364, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from FDC Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does FDC Foundation give grants?
FDC Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does FDC Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on FDC Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are FDC Foundation's largest grantees?
FDC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Together We Cope ($60,000), Irving Park Community Pantry ($42,000) and McCormick Center for Early Childhoo ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($29,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is FDC Foundation?
FDC Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $726K.
What does FDC Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to support charitable organizations in the United States across three areas: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FDC Foundation?
The Foundation’s filing names John Doyle as the contact and says to see attached materials and deadlines; its guidelines set a letter of inquiry and application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FDC Foundation's EIN?
FDC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3349582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). FDC Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fdc-foundation-morg_557332daf9894422ad77d8546f2149bb
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