The Orlebeke Foundation
The Orlebeke Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
The Orlebeke Foundation at a glance
In short: The Orlebeke Foundation gave $129K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,600
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,867
- +87.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $3,396,787
- +18.0% 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 Orlebeke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steppenwolf Theatre ($112K). Together the top 3 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Orlebeke Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 $115K (2024) to $555K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $111,600 |
| Skyart NFP Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use | $12,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,396,787 | $691,372 | $173,341 | $128,600 | 3 | $128,600 | $1,708,776 | $159,429 |
| 2024 | $2,878,755 | $518,769 | $169,859 | $114,500 | 5 | $114,500 | $182,625 | $152,269 |
| 2023 | $2,529,845 | $557,654 | $382,788 | $310,500 | 5 | $310,500 | $328,630 | $118,155 |
| 2022 | $2,354,979 | $450,690 | $481,402 | $444,850 | 6 | $444,850 | $93,681 | $117,972 |
| 2021 | $2,385,691 | $640,131 | $249,856 | $228,750 | 5 | $228,750 | $614,992 | $113,085 |
| 2020 | $1,997,901 | $542,811 | $591,743 | $554,811 | 6 | — | $96,127 | $91,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Orlebeke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Orlebeke Foundation is led by Susan Berghoef, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Berghoef
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Berghoef
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Berghoef
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Croke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Orlebeke Foundation
How much does The Orlebeke Foundation give each year?
The Orlebeke Foundation gave $129K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 5 grants.
What is The Orlebeke Foundation's typical grant size?
The Orlebeke Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $42,867, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Orlebeke Foundation give grants?
The Orlebeke 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 (3 grants).
Does The Orlebeke Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Orlebeke Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Orlebeke Foundation?
The Orlebeke Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (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 Orlebeke Foundation's EIN?
The Orlebeke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2836655. 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 June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Orlebeke Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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