The Sears-Roebuck Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Hoffman Estates, IL EIN: 36-6032266

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hoffman Estates, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $533K.

Key facts about The Sears-Roebuck Foundation

In short: The Sears-Roebuck Foundation gave $533K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $133K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
36-6032266
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020)
$532,783
Grants made (2020)
4
Average grant
$133,196
Median grant
$126,376
Primary geography
District of Columbia (43% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$533K

Grant Count

4

Avg Grant Size

$133K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sears-Roebuck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkMemphisWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K4 grants2020

In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $533K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2020

Rebuilding Together: $230KRebuilding Together$230KSt Jude Children's Research Hospital: $203KSt Jude Children's ResearchHospital$203KCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: $50KCatholic Charities of theArchdiocese of New York$50KUnited Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc: $50KUnited JewishAppeal-Federation of Jewish…$50K

The largest 2020 recipient was Rebuilding Together ($230K). Together the top 4 received $533K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rebuilding Together Washington, DCGeneral Charitable Purpose$230,031
St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNGeneral Charitable Purpose$202,752
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York New York, NYGeneral Charitable Purpose$50,000
United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc New York, NYGeneral Charitable Purpose$50,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020
Metric2020
Revenue$983
Expenses$563,405
Distributable Amount$26,734

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's 2020 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Luke Valentino

    Secretary & Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Debra Cherry

    Assistant Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer L. Joye

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jodie L. Quinn

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie D. Skinner

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Lawrence J. Meerschaert

    Vice President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Rajat Prakash

    Assistant Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Robert A. Riecker

    Vice President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Robert J. Phelan

    Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Sears-Roebuck Foundation

How much does The Sears-Roebuck Foundation give each year?

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation gave $533K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's typical grant size?

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $126,376, and its average grant was $133,196, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Sears-Roebuck Foundation give grants?

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (38%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).

Does The Sears-Roebuck Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

How much is The Sears-Roebuck Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Sears-Roebuck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's EIN?

The Sears-Roebuck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6032266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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