Lohengrin Foundation Inc
Lohengrin Foundation Inc is a Chicago-based private foundation established in 1963. Its grantmaking supports equity, opportunity, and justice, with a focus on educational equity and social justice and investments in community-led work.
Lohengrin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lohengrin Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Illinois. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,484,174
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,824
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $18,098,668
- -25.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (36 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lohengrin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Applications are considered through active RFPs; it advises organizations seeking funding to review its grantmaking priorities and announcements.
- Review Cycle
- The Movement Building and Systems Change FAQ listed November 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.; this was a past deadline.
- Deadline
- The Movement Building and Systems Change FAQ listed November 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.; this was a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 W Madison 3Rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (773) 899-4244
Website: https://lohengrinfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lohengrin Foundation Inc
Who Lohengrin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chicago Center for Motor Neuron Disease ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 238 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation prioritizes organizations and projects in Chicago, the Boston metropolitan area, and Boston Gateway Cities. It considers organizations in other regions by invitation only. In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients and 8% to Massachusetts recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lohengrin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 73 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $102K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $61K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 551% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $674K (2020) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Center for Motor Neuron Disease Chicago, IL | General Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL | General Fund | $275,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | General Fund | $235,500 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center (Nijc NFP) Chicago, IL | General Fund | $217,000 |
| Friends of the Children Chicago, IL | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Sinai Health System Chicago, IL | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America New York, NY | General Fund | $149,138 |
| Chicago Community Center Chicago, IL | General Fund | $133,000 |
| Boston Womens Fund Cambridge, MA | General Fund | $125,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Chicago, IL | General Fund | $125,000 |
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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 | $18,098,668 | $771,289 | $7,058,064 | $6,484,174 | 73 | $7,015,779 | $966,006 | $1,273,098 |
| 2023 | $24,385,443 | $2,524,113 | $5,346,632 | $4,973,454 | 62 | $5,272,177 | $1,151,838 | $1,444,029 |
| 2022 | $27,185,112 | $5,735,724 | $4,972,463 | $4,812,513 | 50 | $4,944,027 | $679,522 | $1,421,804 |
| 2021 | $28,859,683 | $1,717,065 | $2,965,216 | $2,943,625 | 32 | $2,944,390 | — | $1,467,320 |
| 2020 | $30,107,934 | $30,699,618 | $702,350 | $674,000 | 21 | — | $56,754 | $125,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lohengrin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The Foundation’s stated mission is to advance equity, opportunity, and justice, eradicate systemic barriers, and promote vibrant, safe, and thriving communities. Its current priorities include educational equity and social justice. The Movement Building and Systems Change program supports organizing, power building, advocacy, and structural-change work addressing educational equity, arts education access and funding, community safety, and criminal justice reform. The Foundation also describes Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities as a capital investment initiative for youth and community centers in Chicago.
The Foundation partners with organizations pursuing programs, advocacy, and policy initiatives intended to drive social impact and systems change. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work: Crossroads Fund says its mission is to support Chicago-area community organizations working on racial, social, and economic justice; Boston Women’s Fund says it supports community-based organizations and grassroots initiatives run by women and girls; and Chicago Public Media says it strengthens local communities and democracy through independent local journalism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 73 grants totaling $6,484,174. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $2,000,000, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $2,000,000 to the University of Chicago Center for Motor Neuron Disease, $275,000 to Crossroads Fund, $235,500 to Partners In Health, $217,000 to the National Immigrant Justice Center, and $200,000 to Friends of the Children.
The Foundation’s website reports that it is advancing emergency and rapid-response support to existing grantees and critical ecosystem partners in 2025 and 2026. It also says it does not accept unsolicited proposals or funding inquiries outside active RFPs. The Movement Building and Systems Change FAQ describes an application process through the Foundation’s website; its listed deadline of November 1, 2024 is a past cycle. The FAQ says that program offered campaign-, project-, or program-specific grants and general operating grants, and allowed one grant per organization per 12-month period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2024 filing lists Peter M. Ascoli as president and treasurer, Lucy Ascoli as secretary, Elizabeth Ascoli as vice president, and Mark Rodriguez as executive director.
Lohengrin Foundation Inc is led by Mark Rodriguez, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Rodriguez
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $331K (2024)
Peter M. Ascoli
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ascoli
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Ascoli
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $331K, to Mark Rodriguez (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lohengrin Foundation Inc
How much does Lohengrin Foundation Inc give each year?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 62 grants.
What is Lohengrin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $88,824, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lohengrin Foundation Inc that year got $102K on average.
Where does Lohengrin Foundation Inc give grants?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (57 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lohengrin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lohengrin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lohengrin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Chicago Center for Motor Neuron Disease ($2,000,000), Crossroads Fund ($275,000) and Partners in Health ($235,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lohengrin Foundation Inc?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lohengrin Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to advance equity, opportunity, and justice, eradicate systemic barriers, and promote vibrant, safe, and thriving communities. Its current priorities include educational equity and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lohengrin Foundation Inc?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lohengrin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lohengrin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6141339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lohengrin Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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