The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation
Preserving and memorializing the history and architecture of chicago with particular reference to the chicago club and the building at 81 east van buren street; to research, restore and insure the preservation of buildings, land homes, or other articles which may relate to the history and architecture of chicago with particular reference to the chicago club; to hold meetings and other activities for instruction and information and to accept donation of money, real property, or other property for the above purposes.
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation gave $527K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $527K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $526,649
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $526,649
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $526,649
- Total assets
- $2,462,772
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Chicago Club ($527K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $393K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $527K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Club Chicago, IL | Preservation of Historic Buildings | $526,649 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,462,772 | $141,514 | $580,925 | $526,649 | 1 | $116,266 |
| 2023 | $2,941,183 | $529,997 | $590,787 | $533,018 | 1 | $106,572 |
| 2022 | $3,026,641 | $123,816 | $459,143 | $392,660 | 1 | $20,712 |
| 2021 | $3,351,972 | $672,833 | $1,343,640 | $1,135,637 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $3,986,780 | $2,936,227 | $834,198 | $797,899 | 1 | — |
About The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $527K. Net investment income was $116K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation is led by John A. Canning Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Canning Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna F Zarcone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick H Waddell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua D Hale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles K Bobrinskoy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles W Douglas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E Lanctot
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Moriyama
Management Representative
Treasurer → Management Representative, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Richman
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas P Spellman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation
How much does The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation give each year?
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation gave $527K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $533K across 1 grant.
How large is The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation?
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation?
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation operate?
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation's EIN?
The Chicago Club Preservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1539642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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