Friends of Oscar Mayer School
To assist with, supplement, develop, maintain and expand educational programs for students, and to enrich the educational experiences of such students, at Oscar Mayer Elementary School, a public school in Chicago, Illinois.
Friends of Oscar Mayer School at a glance
In short: Friends of Oscar Mayer School gave $468K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $468K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $468,010
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $468,010
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $468,010
- Total assets
- $1,543,679
- +6.8% 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 Oscar Mayer School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oscar Mayer Magnet School ($468K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Friends of Oscar Mayer School gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $293K (2022) to $468K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Mayer Magnet School Chicago, IL | — | $468,010 |
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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 | $1,543,679 | $601,453 | $510,607 | $468,010 | 1 | $42,620 |
| 2024 | $1,445,039 | $556,843 | $452,005 | $413,095 | 1 | $32,383 |
| 2023 | $1,340,201 | $437,312 | $483,311 | $444,195 | 1 | $1,573 |
| 2022 | $1,386,200 | $469,346 | $320,709 | $293,354 | 1 | $464 |
| 2021 | $1,237,563 | $231,502 | $402,570 | $387,705 | 1 | $2,169 |
About Friends of Oscar Mayer School
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Oscar Mayer School is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $468K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Oscar Mayer School is led by Julie Schulhof, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Schulhof
President
Vice President Communications → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Haber
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roona Shah
Vice President Communications
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacki Van Hout
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary → Philanthropy, 2023
Philanthropy → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Hickey
Sponsorship
Sponsorship & Partnerships → Sponsorship, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Cartier
Vice President & School
Co - Social & House Grounds → Vice President & School, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Shack
Spirit Wear
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Roush
Secretary, Gala & Auction Support
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Hadi
Gala & Auction
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lyman
Social
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Kiec
Vice President, Engagement & Outreach
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Beleutz
Gala & Auction
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Kuehnau
Bulldog Bites & Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kassi Peck
Assistant Comms
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linsey Payne
Outreach & Gala Auction Support
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Malen
Vice President & Events
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (30)
- Former: Ashley Poore (2024) — Parent Engagement & Philanthropy
- Former: Dan Zagorin (2024) — Sponsorship & Member at Large
- Former: Danielle Hadi (2024) — Benefit
- Former: Heather Lynam (2024) — Co - Social
- Former: Jen Jones (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jenny Eliopoulos (2024) — Partnerships & Sponsorship
- Former: Mary Clarin (2024) — Walkathon
- Former: Rian Horney (2024) — Staff Appreciation
- Former: Sarah Davis (2024) — Secretary & Member at Large
- Former: Jennifer Jones (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nell Kolpin (2022–2023) — Vice President Social
- Former: Rhyan Sperling (2022–2023) — School Engagement & House Grounds
- Former: Rowena Dumes (2022–2023) — Benefit
- Former: Christina Ring (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Frida Brooks (2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Kaye Muench (2023) — Spirit Wear
- Former: Molly Sunday (2023) — Outreach & Parent Engagement
- Former: Nicki McNair (2021–2022) — Sponsorship Director
- Former: Sandy Baccam (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Polachek (2021–2022) — Vice President Outreach
- Former: Danielle Drayton (2022) — Principal
- Former: Millie Frank (2022) — Parent Communicatioons
- Former: Rohit Chandra (2022) — Lsc
- Former: Stacey Kaplan (2022) — Benefit & Auction
- Former: Alison Balis Hirsch (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Katie Edmonds (2021) — Ec Teacher Representative
- Former: Melissa Kaeser (2021) — President
- Former: Michelle Ramirez (2021) — Bulldog Heroes
- Former: Nisha Hazra (2021) — Vice President Fundraising
- Former: Rory Muchow (2021) — Myp Teacher Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Oscar Mayer School
How much does Friends of Oscar Mayer School give each year?
Friends of Oscar Mayer School gave $468K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $413K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Oscar Mayer School?
Friends of Oscar Mayer School reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $601K.
Where does Friends of Oscar Mayer School operate?
Friends of Oscar Mayer School has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of Oscar Mayer School's EIN?
Friends of Oscar Mayer School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3094477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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