Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation
The Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Northfield, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including Catholic schools and organizations, as well as groups serving people in need and cultural organizations.
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,850
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,373
- +32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $595,164
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 418 Fox Meadow Dr, Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: (312) 213-0997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($450), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 16% to recipients in Idaho, and 3% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Glenview, IL | 1Tuition assistance support for Catholic grade school. | $10,000 |
| Epiphany Catholic School Chicago, ID | Tuition assistance for low-income grade school students. | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support of Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago through Lumen Cordium Society $2,000 and Generation to Generation Capital Campaign $2,400 | $4,400 |
| Big Shoulders Foundation Chicago, IL | Scholarship funding for Catholic grade and high school students. | $3,000 |
| Christian Brothers of the Midwest Burr Ridge, IL | Support of religious order of Brothers who teach in the Catholic schools. | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support of Archdiocese of Chicago charities. | $1,500 |
| School Sisters of St Francis Milwaukee, WI | Support of retired Catholic school nuns. | $1,000 |
| Mission of Our Lady of the Angels Chicago, IL | Support of inner city programs for at-risk youth and adults in need. | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Norridge, IL | Support of organization for at-risk area families. | $500 |
| Irish American Heritage Center Chicago, IL | Support of Irish heritage cultural organization. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $595,164 | $72,549 | $35,131 | $30,850 | 13 | $30,850 | $9,020 |
| 2024 | $544,185 | $52,777 | $32,160 | $32,160 | 18 | $36,115 | — |
| 2023 | $472,542 | $60,253 | $26,450 | $26,450 | 17 | $30,030 | — |
| 2022 | $407,099 | $97,599 | $29,032 | $24,870 | 14 | $29,032 | — |
| 2021 | $385,050 | $71,800 | $25,705 | $21,775 | 22 | $21,775 | $37,846 |
| 2020 | $338,955 | $84,090 | $15,493 | $13,200 | 10 | — | $22,615 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activity as “Actors Equity Foundation,” in New York, New York. Its 2025 grants included tuition assistance and scholarships for Catholic school students, support for religious organizations and charities, and assistance for at-risk families, people with special needs, and children in need.
Among the organizations it supported, the Irish American Heritage Center describes its mission as strengthening Irish culture and heritage through programs in areas including music, literature, drama, and the arts. Misericordia Foundation says its purpose is to organize fundraising programs to contribute to Misericordia Home.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $30,850. Grants ranged from $450 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $10,000 to an individual recipient School for Catholic grade-school tuition assistance; $5,000 to Epiphany Catholic School for tuition assistance for low-income grade-school students; $4,400 to the Archdiocese of Chicago for support through the Lumen Cordium Society and Generation to Generation Capital Campaign; and $3,000 to Big Shoulders Foundation for scholarships for Catholic grade- and high-school students. Other grants included $2,500 to Christian Brothers of the Midwest, $1,500 to Catholic Charities of Chicago, and $1,000 each to the School Sisters of St Francis and Mission of an individual recipient of the Angels.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Joan Rice as Chairman and CEO, Judith Ann Rice as Vice Chairman, and Jacqueline M Brennan as Director.
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation is led by Mary Joan Rice, Chairman CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Joan Rice
Chairman CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline M. Brennan
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ann Rice
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark H. Berens (2020–2023) — Director
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 Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation
How much does Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation give each year?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation gave $31K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 18 grants.
What is Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,373, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation give grants?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ($10,000), Epiphany Catholic School ($5,000) and Archdiocese of Chicago ($4,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($450), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation reported $595K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $73K.
What does Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists direct charitable activity as “Actors Equity Foundation,” in New York, New York. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Mary Joan Rice Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4000190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary Joan Rice Charitable 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.
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 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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