LKQ Community Foundation
LKQ Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in scholarships, military support, disaster response, health, and humanitarian relief.
LKQ Community Foundation at a glance
In short: LKQ Community Foundation gave $3.9M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,892,969
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,630
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $13,873,034
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LKQ Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 W Madison St Ste 2800, Chicago, IL 60661-2506
Phone: (412) 355-6701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LKQ Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scholarship America Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 147 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Among 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Minnesota (27%), the District of Columbia (17%), Virginia (15%), Tennessee (12%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LKQ Community Foundation gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 307% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 504% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $4.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship America Inc Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $1,055,210 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $342,300 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | General Charitable Purpose | $336,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| No Greater Sacrifice Foundation Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $140,000 |
| I-Car Education Foundation Hoffman Estates, IL | General Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $13,873,034 | $3,448,398 | $3,962,374 | $3,892,969 | 46 | $3,898,249 | $896,083 | $774,055 |
| 2023 | $13,625,977 | $8,413,749 | $3,991,947 | $3,957,960 | 48 | $3,958,487 | $381,317 | $672,709 |
| 2022 | $8,359,932 | — | $2,765,092 | $2,763,879 | 33 | $2,764,189 | — | $512,767 |
| 2021 | $11,125,024 | $12,050,000 | $961,210 | $957,148 | 17 | $960,307 | — | $112,751 |
| 2020 | $36,234 | $100,000 | $63,766 | $50,730 | 3 | — | — | $2,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LKQ Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $774K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in varied fields. For example, No Greater Sacrifice Foundation says it supports children of fallen and wounded service members through scholarships and other resources; the USO says its mission is to strengthen the well-being of people serving in the U.S. military and their families. The American Cancer Society describes its work as supporting people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $3,892,969. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,055,210, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $1,055,210 to Scholarship America, $342,300 to Charities Aid Foundation America, $336,000 to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, and $300,000 to the American Red Cross. Each was listed for a general charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Jude as President, Matthew McCay as Secretary, Walter Hanley and Michael Clark as Vice Presidents, and David McCrary as Treasurer.
LKQ Community Foundation is led by Justin Jude, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Jude
President
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew McCay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Clark
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Hanley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McCrary
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dominick Zarcone (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Varun Laroyia (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 LKQ Community Foundation
How much does LKQ Community Foundation give each year?
LKQ Community Foundation gave $3.9M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 48 grants.
What is LKQ Community Foundation's typical grant size?
LKQ Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $84,630, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LKQ Community Foundation give grants?
LKQ Community Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Nashville, TN (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does LKQ Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LKQ Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LKQ Community Foundation's largest grantees?
LKQ Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scholarship America Inc ($1,055,210), Charities Aid Foundation America ($342,300) and The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee ($336,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LKQ Community Foundation?
LKQ Community Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $774K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does LKQ Community Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LKQ Community Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LKQ Community Foundation's EIN?
LKQ Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4058990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does LKQ Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). LKQ Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lkq-community-foundation-morg_b8858b95b9b849b6952e964e7413fb59
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