Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund
The Frank and Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Established in 2021, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with no employees. The foundation's primary purpose is to provide investment income to fund grants to qualified charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$479K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
34
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on three primary areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports organizations working in these sectors across multiple states.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 23 grants totaling $478,500 in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $100,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Illinois
- California
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,773,580 |
| Total Revenues | $350,348 |
| Total Expenses | $658,542 |
| Total Giving | $478,500 |
The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term funding capacity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Family and Children Services ($100,000), American Technion Society ($25,000), Challenge Success ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA BURNETT LEARNING CENTER BOTHEL, WA | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $2,500 |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION ILLINOIS CHAPTER LISLE, IL | ALZHEIMERS MEDICAL RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY CHICAGO, IL | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| BREAST CANCER PREVENTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | BREAST CANCER RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHICAGO, IL | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $10,000 |
| CHALLENGE SUCCESS STANFORD, CA | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| COLUMBIABARNARD HILLEL NEW YORK, NY | COLLEGE STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICESCOLLEGE STUDENT COMMUNITY SERVICES | $5,000 |
| CONGREGATION KOL SHOFAR TIBURON, CA | COMMUNITY SERVICESS | $5,000 |
| FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES BOSTON, MA | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| HEADCOUNT NEW YORK, NY | VOTER REGISTRATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN A WULFSTAT | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN/ATTORNEY | 5 | $23,396 |
| MATTHEW WULFSTAT | TRUSTEE | 6 | $40,000 |
| JENNIFER GADIEL | TRUSTEE | 6 | $40,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund fund?
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on three primary areas: • **Education** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Human Services** The foundation supports organizations working in these sectors across multiple states.
How do I apply for a grant from Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund?
**Grant Activity & Amounts** The foundation made 23 grants totaling $478,500 in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $100,000. **Recent Grants (2024)** Notable recent grants include: • Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS): $100,000 for Community Services • Challenge Success: $25,000 for Educational Services • JCRC Bay Area: $25,000 for Community Services
Where does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on: • Illinois • California • New York
What size grants does Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund award?
In 2024, Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund awarded 34 grants totaling $479K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund's EIN?
Frank & Dolores Corbett Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7741367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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