Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $452K. Net investment income was $83K.
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago at a glance
In short: Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago gave $452K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $452K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $452,000
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $452,000
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $452,000
- Total assets
- $2,723,646
- +1.7% 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 September 2026.
Who Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chicago ($452K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
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 Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $205K (2020) to $452K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $452K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating | $452,000 |
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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 | $2,723,646 | $395,675 | $598,218 | $452,000 | 1 | $459,340 | $82,647 | $494,650 |
| 2023 | $2,677,282 | $320,141 | $291,573 | $224,000 | 1 | $231,403 | $299,362 | $238,082 |
| 2022 | $3,044,078 | $326,751 | $286,309 | $224,000 | 1 | $239,986 | $280,443 | $232,656 |
| 2021 | $3,005,128 | $129,844 | $283,622 | $220,000 | 1 | $235,657 | $82,699 | $222,164 |
| 2020 | $2,077,241 | $209,705 | $264,876 | $205,000 | 1 | — | $161,685 | $241,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2024 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$63K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago
How much does Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago give each year?
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago gave $452K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $224K across 1 grant.
How large is Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago?
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $459K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (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 Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago operate?
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago's EIN?
Lambert Fndtn for Univ of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0001601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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