Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund
The Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund is a private family foundation incorporated in 1949 and based in Oak Park, Illinois. The organization supports nonprofit work across multiple sectors including social services, health care, the arts, education, and environmental issues, with a particular focus on serving economically challenged and marginalized communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+15.7% YoY
Grant Count
100
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund makes grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit economically challenged or marginalized communities, providing both general operating support and program support.
Primary funding categories include:
- Social Services: Programs providing safety nets and supports for under-resourced, low-income, or marginalized communities, including services for the homeless, veterans, and people exiting the prison system
- Health Care: Medical and health-related initiatives
- The Arts: Cultural programming and arts organizations
- Education: Educational programs and institutions
- Environmental Issues: Environmental conservation and sustainability work
Grantmaking
The Fund offers two primary grant categories:
Average Grant
amount varies by program type, ranging from approximately $5,000–$11,148
Review Cycle
April 17, 2026)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary focus: Metropolitan Chicago and throughout the state of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin emphasis: Most Wisconsin grants are awarded to the Milwaukee area, including Racine and Kenosha counties
- International: Discretionary grants may support organizations operating abroad
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $15,940,440
- Total giving: $1,094,060
- Total revenues: $1,106,134
- Total expenses: $1,264,201
- Number of grants made: 88
Grant Activity:
- Giving rate: 7.0%
- Number of grants awarded (recent year): 207
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ithemba Ngemfundo Inc ($57,500), DePaul University College of Law ($25,000), Greater Chicago Food Depository Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Safe Place Zion, IL | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| All Chicago - Making Homelessness History Chicago, IL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | St. Ben's Clinic | $15,000 |
| Aspire of Illinois Hillside, IL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Association House of Chicago Chicago, IL | Family Literacy Program | $7,500 |
| Benedict Center Milwaukee, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Bethany House of Hospitality Chicago, IL | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Beyond Vision Inc West Allis, WI | General Operations | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors and Officers:
- Janet S Cudahy (President/Director)
- Richard D Cudahy Jr (Treasurer/Director)
- Patrick G Cudahy (Director)
- Molly Cudahy (Director)
- Kit Cudahy (Director)
- Tia Cudahy (Director)
- Dan Cudahy (Director)
- James Bailey (Director)
- Barbara Holtz (Director)
- Kristi E Leswing (Director)
Staff:
- Lauren Krieg (Executive Director)
The Board of Directors consists of family and non-family members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET S CUDAHY | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAMES BAILEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MOLLY CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PATRICK G CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RICHARD D CUDAHY JR | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA HOLTZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KRISTI E LESWING | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KIT CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TIA CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAN CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHAELA CUDAHY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Spring 2026 Meeting Announcement:**
The Fund announced that the Spring 2026 Board meeting will take place on June 6, 2026, with a proposal deadline of April 17, 2026. The organization reminded applicants to verify meeting dates annually, as spring and fall meeting dates may vary by several months depending on board availability.
**Application Process Update:**
Beginning in 2026, the Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund will no longer accept proposals or LOIs submitted via email. All submissions must be made through the link on the Apply page on the organization's website.
**Recent Grant Examples (2024):**
Ithemba Ngemfundo: $57,500 for Building Support for Preschool in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Maryknoll Sisters Charitable Trust: $40,560 for St. Mary's Hospice and Eco Farm in San Marcos, Guatemala
Seton Hill University: $25,000 for Nancy Smith O'Brien Endowed Scholarship Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund fund?
The Fund makes grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit economically challenged or marginalized communities, providing both general operating support and program support. **Primary funding categories include:** • **Social Services**: Programs providing safety nets and supports for under-resourced, low-income, or marginalized communities, including services for the homeless, veterans, and people exiting the prison system • **Health Care**: Medical and health-related initiatives • **The Art…
How do I apply for a grant from Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $750–$57,500 • Median grant amount: $8,000 • Average grant amount varies by program type, ranging from approximately $5,000–$11,148 **Types of Grants:** The Fund offers two primary grant categories: 1. **General Community Grants**: Available to nonprofit organizations within the geographic focus area that serve economically challenged or marginalized communities 2. **Discretionary Grants**: Recommended by family member directors for organization…
Where does Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund make grants?
• **Primary focus**: Metropolitan Chicago and throughout the state of Wisconsin • **Wisconsin emphasis**: Most Wisconsin grants are awarded to the Milwaukee area, including Racine and Kenosha counties • **International**: Discretionary grants may support organizations operating abroad
What size grants does Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund award?
In 2024, Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund awarded 100 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund's EIN?
Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0991972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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