The Foley Foundation Inc
The Foley Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $204K.
The Foley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Foley Foundation Inc gave $204K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $204,200
- +1892.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $29,171
- +1038.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Foley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impacttrust ($191K). Together the top 7 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Foley Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3451% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $204K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impacttrust Purchase, NY | General | $191,000 |
| Sertoma Centre Alsip, IL | General | $7,500 |
| St Barnabas Church Chicago, IL | General | $2,400 |
| American Fdn for Suicide Prevent New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Pat Mac's Pack Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| The Second Story Foundation Crete, IL | General | $800 |
| Cameron Miller Fahey Scholarship FD Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-1,705 | $222,543 | $204,200 | 7 | $211,228 | — | $10,145 |
| 2022 | $225,733 | $2,297 | $13,996 | $10,250 | 4 | $10,590 | $4,630 | $11,390 |
| 2021 | $233,042 | $26,043 | $15,256 | $8,600 | 4 | $9,935 | $11,492 | $13,074 |
| 2020 | $222,255 | $9,105 | $11,999 | $5,750 | 3 | — | $4,010 | $11,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foley Foundation Inc is led by Thomas J. Stack Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Thomas J. Stack Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerome V. Frazel
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Foley Foundation Inc
How much does The Foley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Foley Foundation Inc gave $204K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is The Foley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Foley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $29,171, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Foley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Foley Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Foley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Foley Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Foley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Foley Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impacttrust ($191,000), Sertoma Centre ($7,500) and St Barnabas Church ($2,400), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Foley Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Foley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Foley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Foley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3039722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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