Sloan Foundation
Sloan Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Sloan Foundation at a glance
In short: Sloan Foundation gave $20K across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $19,500
- +1850.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,950
- +95.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sloan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 477 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sloan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Misericordia ($3K). Together the top 9 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 3% to recipients in Washington, DC. Listed Illinois recipients were in Chicago, Wilmette, and Lake Forest; the Washington, DC recipient was the Saint John Paul II National Shrine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sloan Foundation gives
- Giving grew 290% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $20K (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Thresholds Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,500 |
| Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish Wilmette, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Catholic Extension Chicago, IL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Irish American Heritage Center Chicago, IL | Education/Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Church of Saint Mary's Lakt Forest, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Saint John Paul II National Shrine Washington, DC | Operations | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-406 | $21,944 | $19,500 | 10 | $19,500 | — | $90 |
| 2021 | $22,350 | $1,282 | $3,052 | $1,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,134 |
| 2019 | $24,958 | $3,148 | $8,115 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $33 | $1,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sloan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90 for 2022 — 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 2022 grants went to organizations for purposes including operations and education or scholarships. One recipient, the Irish American Heritage Center, describes its mission as strengthening Irish culture and heritage through programs in music, literature, drama, traditional dancing, fine arts, and Irish and Irish-American contributions to the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $19,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $2,000. Recipients included the Irish Musical School of Chicago ($2,500 for education/scholarships), Misericordia ($2,500 for operations), Mercy Home for Boys and Girls ($2,500 for operations), Thresholds ($2,500 for operations), and the Irish American Heritage Center ($2,000 for education/scholarships).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Rose Sloan as president and Nora Sloan as treasurer.
Sloan Foundation is led by Rose Sloan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rose Sloan
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nora Sloan
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Sloan Foundation
How much does Sloan Foundation give each year?
Sloan Foundation gave $20K across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Sloan Foundation's typical grant size?
Sloan Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,950, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sloan Foundation give grants?
Sloan Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Sloan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Sloan Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (8 grants).
Who are Sloan Foundation's largest grantees?
Sloan Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Misericordia ($2,500), Mercy Home for Boys and Girls ($2,500) and Thresholds ($2,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Sloan Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations for purposes including operations and education or scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sloan Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sloan Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Sloan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sloan Foundation's EIN?
Sloan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3490527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Sloan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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