Richard L Duchossois Foundation
Richard L Duchossois Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $7.2M.
Richard L Duchossois Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard L Duchossois Foundation gave $675K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $675,000
- -93.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,429
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $161,445,814
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Richard L Duchossois Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opportunity in Overalls ($300K). Together the top 7 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard L Duchossois Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 20% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $10.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity in Overalls Nashville, TN | 2024 Grant - Opportunity in Overalls | $300,000 |
| CASA Lake County Vernon Hills, IL | 2024 Grant - CASA Lake County | $100,000 |
| Junior Achievement Chicago Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago, IL | 2024 Grant - Uniting Voices Chicago | $100,000 |
| International Neighborhood Collaborative Chicago, IL | 2024 Grant - the Dovetail Project | $25,000 |
| Leave No Veteran Behind Chicago, IL | 2024 Grant -Leave No Veteran Behind | $25,000 |
| Warrior Scholar Project Foundation Alexandria, VA | 2024 Grant - Warrior Scholar Project | $25,000 |
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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 | $161,445,814 | $36,090,015 | $2,079,300 | $675,000 | 7 | $1,307,280 | $7,152,008 | $6,451,395 |
| 2023 | $127,851,623 | $11,484,765 | $10,600,689 | $10,184,598 | 1 | $10,402,778 | $1,096,584 | $6,088,240 |
| 2022 | $104,908,318 | $13,101,369 | $803,159 | $700,000 | 7 | $700,000 | $779,493 | $4,895,109 |
| 2021 | $102,964,202 | $102,418,416 | $402 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $121,836 | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard L Duchossois Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard L Duchossois Foundation is led by Paul Sznewajs, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Sznewajs
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$482K (2024)
Scott A. Mordell
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Doyle Jr.
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary J. Duchossois
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Fealy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Lenczuk
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard L. Duchossois (2020–2021) — President
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 $482K, to Paul Sznewajs (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Richard L Duchossois Foundation
How much does Richard L Duchossois Foundation give each year?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation gave $675K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.2M across 1 grant.
What is Richard L Duchossois Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $96,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard L Duchossois Foundation give grants?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Richard L Duchossois Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Richard L Duchossois Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard L Duchossois Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Opportunity in Overalls ($300,000), CASA Lake County ($100,000) and Junior Achievement Chicago ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard L Duchossois Foundation?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation reported $161.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Richard L Duchossois Foundation's EIN?
Richard L Duchossois Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2759714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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