The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,143
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $99,162
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loyola University ($5K). Together the top 7 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation gives
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $31K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Cook County College Teachers Union Chicago, IL | Educational | $3,500 |
| Experimental Sound Studio Chicago, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| Yes Ma'am Circus Chicago, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| Chicago Latino Theater Alliance Chicago, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| International Woman Associates Chicago, IL | Educational | $900 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Chicago, IL | Educational | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,162 | $11,465 | $17,206 | $15,000 | 7 | $15,000 | $13,361 | $19,039 |
| 2024 | $104,903 | $13,488 | $14,519 | $12,000 | 6 | $12,000 | $13,508 | $16,898 |
| 2023 | $105,934 | $14,604 | $14,374 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,000 | $14,604 | $15,262 |
| 2022 | $105,704 | $14,499 | $15,275 | $12,500 | 7 | $12,500 | $14,324 | $15,776 |
| 2021 | $106,480 | $13,250 | $32,926 | $30,750 | 7 | $30,750 | $13,326 | $14,017 |
| 2020 | $126,156 | $13,693 | $30,561 | $28,500 | 11 | — | $14,886 | $14,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation is led by Caroline Shoenberger, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Shoenberger
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation
How much does The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation give each year?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 6 grants.
What is The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation give grants?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loyola University ($5,000), Cook County College Teachers Union ($3,500) and Experimental Sound Studio ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation reported $99K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's EIN?
The Dr Edward S Orzac Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7173642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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