Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX
Sycamore Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Sycamore, Illinois. Its 2021 filing data records grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Illinois. The foundation’s 2020 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX at a glance
In short: Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $76K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,285,661
- +1804.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $75,627
- +1804.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $39,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This filing policy should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 230 West State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Safe Passage Inc ($166K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 34 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2021 grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX gives
- 88% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Passage Inc Dekalb, IL | GRANT | $166,452 |
| Hope Haven of Dekalb Cnty Dekalb, IL | GRANT | $166,452 |
| Kishwaukee Family YMCA Sycamore, IL | GRANT | $158,952 |
| CASA Dekalb County Inc Sycamore, IL | GRANT | $156,451 |
| Elmwood Cemetery Sycamore, IL | GRANT | $153,452 |
| Dekalb Cnty History Center Sycamore, IL | GRANT | $153,451 |
| Family Service Agency Dekalb, IL | Distribution for Fy 2014 | $148,451 |
| Dekalb County Community Gardens Dekalb, IL | GRANT | $40,000 |
| Adventureworks of Dekalb Dekalb, IL | GRANT | $39,000 |
| Sycamore Food Pantry Sycamore, IL | GRANT | $37,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $281,852 | $1,305,550 | $1,285,661 | 17 | $266,495 | $55,404 |
| 2020 | $1,023,698 | $129,140 | $80,812 | $67,500 | 17 | $116,400 | $50,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2021 — 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 listed 2021 grants include organizations serving people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, children who have experienced abuse or neglect, and people seeking food, educational, recreational, or other community services. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Safe Passage Inc describes its mission as preventing domestic violence and sexual assault in DeKalb County. CASA DeKalb County Inc says it provides advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. DeKalb County Community Gardens describes its work as building community and increasing food security through access to fresh, nutritious local produce.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,285,661. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $166,452, with a median of $39,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $166,452 to Safe Passage Inc and $166,452 to Hope Haven of DeKalb County; $158,952 to Kishwaukee Family YMCA; $156,451 to CASA DeKalb County Inc; and $153,452 to Elmwood Cemetery. Other listed grants included $40,000 to DeKalb County Community Gardens, $39,000 to AdventureWorks of DeKalb, and $37,500 to Sycamore Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists First Midwest Bank as agent, John H Boies as secretary/treasurer, and Michael A Cullen as president.
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX is led by Michael A. Cullen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael A. Cullen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
First Midwest Bank
Agent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2021)
John H. Boies
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $17K, to First Midwest Bank (Agent).
Frequently asked questions about Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $68K across 17 grants.
What is Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2021 was $39,000, and its average grant was $75,627, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sycamore, IL (9 grants) and Dekalb, IL (7 grants).
Does Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (16 grants).
Who are Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2021 grantees include Safe Passage Inc ($166,452), Hope Haven of Dekalb Cnty ($166,452) and Kishwaukee Family YMCA ($158,952), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grants include organizations serving people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, children who have experienced abuse or neglect, and people seeking food, educational, recreational, or other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX?
The foundation stated on its 2020 final return that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Sycamore Charities Inc XXX-XX-XXXX 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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