Friends of McCutcheon
The organization raises funds to enhance and supplement the quality of education provided to students attending the john t. Mccutheon elementary school in chicago, Illinois.
Friends of McCutcheon at a glance
In short: Friends of McCutcheon gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,629
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $122,629
- Median grant
- $122,629
- Total assets
- $380,789
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of McCutcheon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Public Schools ($123K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL | Educational Enrichment | $122,629 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380,789 | $219,190 | $124,531 | $122,629 | 1 | $9,767 |
| 2024 | $286,630 | $400,263 | $122,510 | — | — | $3,964 |
| 2023 | $8,627 | $15,845 | $15,499 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $8,281 | $18,620 | $16,974 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,635 | $7,444 | $4,517 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,708 | $3,321 | $5,047 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,434 | $16,312 | $10,878 | — | — | — |
About Friends of McCutcheon
Based on IRS filings
Friends of McCutcheon is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $381K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $123K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of McCutcheon is led by Christopher White, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher White
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Ayers
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samual Bottoms
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis C. Gooden Smiley
Vice President
Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Alexander III
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Carroll
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gregory Jefferson Carroll (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Wilma Pittman (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Friends of McCutcheon
How much does Friends of McCutcheon give each year?
Friends of McCutcheon gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of McCutcheon?
Friends of McCutcheon reported $381K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $219K.
What is Friends of McCutcheon?
Friends of McCutcheon is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $381K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of McCutcheon operate?
Friends of McCutcheon has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of McCutcheon's EIN?
Friends of McCutcheon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3474291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Friends of McCutcheon funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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