Stearns Family Charitable Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $154K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$154K
+1.5% YoY
Grant Count
27
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+1.5% YoY
About Stearns Family Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Stearns Family Charitable Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $154K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hilton Head Christian Academy ($45,000), Boys and Girls Club of Chicago ($25,000), Field Museum ($17,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GENEVA FOUNDATION OF PRES HOMES SKOKIE, IL | CARE SERVICES FOR SENIORS | $7,500 |
| FIELD MUSEUM CHICAGO, IL | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION | $17,500 |
| THE LICORICE PROJECT WILMETTE, IL | CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES | $500 |
| COUNTRY CLUB OF FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DELRAY BEACH, FL | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE, MA | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL WINNETKA, IL | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BLUFFTON, SC | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $45,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BOARD EVANSTON, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEELE E STEARNS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BONNIE STEARNS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE SPRENGER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KENDRA DROZD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stearns Family Charitable Fund?
Stearns Family Charitable Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Stearns Family Charitable Fund operate?
Stearns Family Charitable Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina.
What size grants does Stearns Family Charitable Fund award?
In 2024, Stearns Family Charitable Fund awarded 27 grants totaling $154K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stearns Family Charitable Fund's EIN?
Stearns Family Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4262723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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