Julia Vacala Foundation
Julia Vacala Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Rosemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $69K. Net investment income was $15K.
Julia Vacala Foundation at a glance
In short: Julia Vacala Foundation gave $69K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,711
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $68,711
- Median grant
- $68,711
- Total assets
- $145,648
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Julia Vacala Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Hilary School ($69K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Julia Vacala Foundation gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 872% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2019) to $69K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilary School Chicago, IL | Donation | $68,711 |
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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 | $145,648 | $18,253 | $71,709 | $68,711 | 1 | $68,711 | $15,255 | $7,881 |
| 2023 | $183,014 | $3,791 | $2,234 | — | — | — | $1,997 | $8,003 |
| 2022 | $143,107 | $9,164 | $36,058 | $32,598 | 1 | $32,598 | $8,164 | $9,605 |
| 2021 | $251,526 | $29,006 | $37,121 | $33,855 | 1 | $33,855 | $25,740 | $9,210 |
| 2020 | $243,654 | $16,527 | $43,129 | $40,020 | 1 | — | $13,418 | $8,389 |
| 2019 | $248,030 | $13,944 | $31,861 | $28,479 | 1 | — | $10,562 | $7,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Vacala Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Julia Vacala Foundation is led by Larry Vacala, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Vacala
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Annabelle O'Malley
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Kilroy
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vince Vacala
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marie Usdrowski
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Vacala
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alex Marks (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Vacala (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kerry Peck (2019–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Julia Vacala Foundation
How much does Julia Vacala Foundation give each year?
Julia Vacala Foundation gave $69K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Julia Vacala Foundation?
Julia Vacala Foundation reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Julia Vacala Foundation?
Julia Vacala Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Rosemont, IL. It holds $146K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Julia Vacala Foundation operate?
Julia Vacala Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Julia Vacala Foundation's EIN?
Julia Vacala Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0015283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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