Lakeview Foundation
Lakeview Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $16K.
Lakeview Foundation at a glance
In short: Lakeview Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $182,638
- -1.6% 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 Lakeview Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Chicago ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lakeview Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Robert J. Odyssey Scholarship Fund | $18,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,638 | $16,194 | $19,221 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,871 | $16,194 | $23,429 |
| 2023 | $185,665 | $12,285 | $19,125 | $18,000 | 1 | $18,977 | $12,285 | $19,249 |
| 2022 | $192,505 | $10,682 | $21,138 | $20,000 | 1 | $21,065 | $10,682 | $18,951 |
| 2021 | $202,961 | $5,264 | $16,072 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,913 | $5,264 | $20,478 |
| 2020 | $213,769 | $11,405 | $14,937 | $14,000 | 1 | — | $11,405 | $15,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lakeview Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lakeview Foundation is led by Thomas J. Pritzker, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J. Pritzker
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason N. Pritzker
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula H. McMenamin
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lakeview Foundation
How much does Lakeview Foundation give each year?
Lakeview Foundation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Lakeview Foundation?
Lakeview Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Lakeview Foundation operate?
Lakeview Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts.
What is Lakeview Foundation's EIN?
Lakeview Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1706184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lakeview Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · 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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