St Francis Wildcats Foundation
St Francis Wildcats Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports contributions for scholarships and charitable purposes, primarily to recipients in Illinois.
St Francis Wildcats Foundation at a glance
In short: St Francis Wildcats Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $807.143), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,300
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $807
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $14,783
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to St Francis Wildcats Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6203 West 55Th Street, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: (773) 330-0734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Francis Wildcats Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aaliyah Saucedo ($1K). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St Francis Wildcats Foundation gives
- In 2024 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2022) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Aaliyah Saucedo Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus New Haven, CT | Charitable Contribution | $125 |
| Victory Outreach International Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $125 |
| St Nicholas Parish Evanston, IL | Charitable Contribution | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,783 | $21,565 | $26,654 | $11,300 | 14 | $26,654 | $906 |
| 2023 | $19,872 | $47,101 | $33,716 | $8,900 | 10 | $33,716 | $883 |
| 2022 | $6,487 | $25,140 | $18,653 | $400 | 3 | $744 | $263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Francis Wildcats Foundation reported a distributable amount of $906 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $11,300. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $1,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included multiple $1,000 scholarship grants to individual recipients and a $1,000 charitable contribution to an individual recipient. It also reported a $125 charitable contribution to the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jose Gudino as president, John Castanedo as vice president, Robert Flores as treasurer, John Ayala as director, Louis Raya as secretary, and Frank Sarabia and Al Martinez as board members.
St Francis Wildcats Foundation is led by Jose Gudino, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Gudino
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ayala
Director
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Sarabia
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Castanedo
Vice President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Raya
Secretary
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Flores
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lorenzo Gonzalez (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pilar Campos (2022–2023) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Joseph Escamilla (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jesse Rivera (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 St Francis Wildcats Foundation
How much does St Francis Wildcats Foundation give each year?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation gave $11K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 10 grants.
What is St Francis Wildcats Foundation's typical grant size?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $807, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St Francis Wildcats Foundation give grants?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are St Francis Wildcats Foundation's largest grantees?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aaliyah Saucedo ($1,000), Knights of Columbus ($125) and Victory Outreach International ($125), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Francis Wildcats Foundation?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $906 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from St Francis Wildcats Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is St Francis Wildcats Foundation's EIN?
St Francis Wildcats Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1519789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does St Francis Wildcats 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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