The LKQ Community Foundation is a private foundation established in 2020 and located in Chicago, Illinois (500 W Madison St, Suite 2800). It was created by LKQ Corporation to support philanthropic initiatives aligned with the company's values and community commitments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-1.6% YoY
Grant Count
46
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$85K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on building strong partnerships with employees and communities where LKQ operates. The foundation supports the philanthropic efforts of LKQ employees and focuses on four primary areas:
- First Responders (Fire, Police & Military)
- Environmental Stewardship
- Technical & General Education
- Health & Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 33 grants in 2024, totaling $3,577,869. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,873,034
- Total Revenues: $3,448,398
- Total Expenses: $3,962,374
- Total Grants, Contributions: $2,500,000
The foundation has no employees and is classified as a 501(c)(3) private foundation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,873,034 | $13,625,977 | $8,359,932 |
| Revenue | $3,448,398 | $8,413,749 | — |
| Expenses | $3,962,374 | $3,991,947 | $2,765,092 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,898,249 | $3,958,487 | $2,764,189 |
| Net Investment Income | $896,083 | $381,317 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $774,055 | $672,709 | $512,767 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jude | President | 1.5 | — |
| Matthew McCay | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Walter Hanley | Vice President | 1.5 | — |
| Michael Clark | Vice President | 1.5 | — |
| David McCrary | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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