Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $575,000, supporting organizations that include arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, and community-service nonprofits.
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 at a glance
In short: Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 gave $575K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $575,000
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,912
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,060,152
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2025)
- 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 Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003
- 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: 2450 N Lakeview 6, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 525-0183
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Shakespeare Theater ($100K). Together the top 10 received $435K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 165 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 13% to recipients in Maine. Smaller shares went to Ohio (2%), Texas (2%), and New York (1%). The listed Illinois grants include multiple Chicago organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $375K (2021) to $575K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $575K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | Programs to Promote Theater and the Arts | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation Springfield, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Opera House Arts Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| After School Matters Inc Chicago, IL | Support of After School Programs for Children | $20,000 |
| Chinese American Service League Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Elca World Hunger Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,060,152 | $641,792 | $641,768 | $575,000 | 34 | $579,421 | $574,634 | $292,601 |
| 2024 | $6,060,128 | $378,923 | $449,820 | $402,500 | 29 | $406,469 | $328,064 | $299,681 |
| 2023 | $6,131,025 | $235,574 | $438,676 | $392,500 | 32 | $396,032 | $185,880 | $394,145 |
| 2022 | $6,334,127 | $-96,832 | $518,742 | $460,500 | 34 | $474,144 | $88,996 | $404,775 |
| 2021 | $6,949,701 | $713,150 | $417,576 | $375,000 | 36 | $388,103 | $678,027 | $474,926 |
| 2020 | $6,654,127 | $36,326 | $416,494 | $380,000 | 36 | — | $119,001 | $404,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 reported a distributable amount of $293K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for theater and the arts, education and youth programs, humanities, hunger relief, services for people who are blind, and historic preservation.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of supported work. The Lincoln Presidential Foundation says its mission is to make Abraham Lincoln’s life, legacy, and leadership available to all people. Chicago Shakespeare Theater describes its work as creating theatrical experiences for people of all ages and identities. Erikson Institute says it prepares professionals to address challenges facing young children, families, and communities. Chicago Humanities Festival says it promotes public appreciation and understanding of the humanities through festivals and educational programs. Holy Family Ministries says it serves children and adults from underserved Chicago neighborhoods through academic, spiritual, and leadership opportunities. After School Matters says it provides Chicago public high school teens with hands-on programs to develop talents and skills for work and college.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $575,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards were $100,000 each to Chicago Shakespeare Theater for programs to promote theater and the arts and to the Lincoln Presidential Foundation for general support. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Erikson Institute and Opera House Arts; $25,000 each to Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, and Holy Family Ministries; and $20,000 each to After School Matters, Chinese American Service League, ELCA World Hunger, Historic Preservation Foundation of the Fortnightly, and United Society of Shakers Sabbathday Lake.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raymond F McCaskey as trustee.
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 is led by Raymond F. McCaskey, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond F. McCaskey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003
How much does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 give each year?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 gave $575K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $403K across 29 grants.
What is Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's typical grant size?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,912, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 that year got $10K on average.
Where does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 give grants?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 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 Maine (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants), Deer Isle, ME (6 grants) and Stonington, ME (4 grants).
Does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's largest grantees?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Shakespeare Theater ($100,000), Lincoln Presidential Foundation ($100,000) and Erikson Institute ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $579K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $293K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for theater and the arts, education and youth programs, humanities, hunger relief, services for people who are blind, and historic preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003?
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 Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's EIN?
Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6362159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Raymond F and Judith K McCaskey 2003 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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