Magiesu Foundation
Magiesu Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $237K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $23K.
Magiesu Foundation at a glance
In short: Magiesu Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,625
- -58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $236,507
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Magiesu Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Isaac Jogues Church ($12K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Magiesu Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 278% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $55K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Isaac Jogues Church Hinsdale, IL | Religious Organization - General Support | $12,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute Chicago, IL | Public Policy Research | $5,000 |
| Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | Performing Arts - General Support | $3,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,507 | $50,000 | $22,500 | $22,500 | 4 | $22,500 | $8,102 |
| 2024 | $209,007 | — | $54,500 | $54,500 | 4 | $54,500 | $11,394 |
| 2023 | $263,507 | — | $37,179 | $37,179 | 10 | $37,179 | $13,893 |
| 2022 | $300,686 | $80,000 | $33,000 | $33,000 | 8 | $33,000 | $12,620 |
| 2021 | $253,686 | $86,000 | $13,500 | $13,500 | 4 | $13,500 | $10,709 |
| 2020 | $181,186 | $85,000 | $41,091 | $41,091 | 6 | — | $1,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Magiesu Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Magiesu Foundation is led by Thomas S. Bloom, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas S. Bloom
President & Director
President & Director As Required → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bradley Bloom
Vice President & Director
Vice President & Director As Required → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hakes
Director
Director As Required → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Magiesu Foundation
How much does Magiesu Foundation give each year?
Magiesu Foundation gave $23K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Magiesu Foundation's typical grant size?
Magiesu Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $5,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Magiesu Foundation give grants?
Magiesu Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Magiesu Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Magiesu Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Magiesu Foundation?
Magiesu Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Magiesu Foundation's EIN?
Magiesu Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3941149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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