The Corwith Fund
The Corwith Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, Florida, and other states; the itemized grants shown include general support for conservation, healthcare, animal, and community-service organizations.
The Corwith Fund at a glance
In short: The Corwith Fund gave $164K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,500
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,671
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $8,149,713
- +147.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Corwith Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Briar Hall Llc 333 West Wacker, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 676-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Corwith Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Naples Zoo ($35K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 201 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 34% to recipients in Florida. Recipients in Washington, DC, Ohio, and Connecticut received 4%, 2%, and 2%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Corwith Fund open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 971% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2020) to $194K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Zoo Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $35,000 |
| Advocate Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $25,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $25,000 |
| NCH Health Foundation Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $7,500 |
| The HAP Foundation Oakbrook Terrace, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $7,500 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services Barrington, IL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Naples, FL | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,149,713 | $14,693,270 | $170,315 | $163,500 | 35 | $2,142,097 | $574,426 | $220,608 |
| 2023 | $3,290,436 | $113,471 | $164,575 | $159,750 | 42 | $159,765 | $108,886 | $153,036 |
| 2022 | $2,903,258 | $71,207 | $198,409 | $194,000 | 39 | $194,015 | $64,380 | $159,903 |
| 2021 | $3,710,596 | $97,586 | $150,720 | $144,500 | 41 | $144,515 | $90,552 | $169,664 |
| 2020 | $3,191,157 | $168,845 | $136,819 | $133,500 | 44 | — | $118,118 | $139,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Corwith Fund reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Citizens for Conservation describes its work as protecting, restoring, and stewarding land and conserving natural resources. Naples Zoo says it operates animal exhibits designed to support animal and visitor safety and provides education. Neighborhood Health Clinic describes its mission as delivering medical and dental care to low-income, uninsured Collier County residents. Barrington Youth & Family Services says it supports community members’ social, psychological, and emotional well-being through counseling and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 35 itemized grants totaling $163,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $35,000 to Naples Zoo, $25,000 each to Advocate Charitable Foundation and Citizens for Conservation, and $7,500 each to NCH Health Foundation and The HAP Foundation. Other grants included $5,000 each to Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Barrington Youth & Family Services, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, National Park Foundation, Neighborhood Health Clinic, and Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan C Hamill, Nancy H Hamill, Susan CH Simmers, and Kimberly CH Dietz as trustees.
The Corwith Fund's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan C Hamill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly CH Dietz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy H Hamill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan CH Simmers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Corwith Fund
How much does The Corwith Fund give each year?
The Corwith Fund gave $164K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 42 grants.
What is The Corwith Fund's typical grant size?
The Corwith Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,671, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Corwith Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Corwith Fund give grants?
The Corwith Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Barrington, IL (9 grants), Naples, FL (6 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Corwith Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Corwith Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "UnrestrictedGeneral Support" (35 grants).
Who are The Corwith Fund's largest grantees?
The Corwith Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Naples Zoo ($35,000), Advocate Charitable Foundation ($25,000) and Citizens for Conservation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Corwith Fund?
The Corwith Fund reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Corwith Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Citizens for Conservation describes its work as protecting, restoring, and stewarding land and conserving natural resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Corwith Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Corwith Fund's EIN?
The Corwith Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1393157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Corwith Fund 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Corwith Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-corwith-fund-morg_b1718846ef5b45898587b0cbefd28339
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