United Conveyor Foundation
United Conveyor Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmette, Illinois. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; the filing says its co-trustees wished to transfer the majority of its assets to the Basler Family Fund donor-advised fund, effective November 19, 2022.
United Conveyor Foundation at a glance
In short: United Conveyor Foundation gave $5.9M across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $493K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,914,157
- +1782.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -58.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $492,846
- +4450.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Conveyor Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing said the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that application materials and requirements could be obtained from a contact named in the filing. It also listed restrictions for full-time employees of United Conveyor Corporation, United Conveyor Supply Company, and UCC Dry Sorbent Injection upon receipt of the request. These instructions are from the foundation’s final filing and should not be treated as current.
- Review Cycle
- The filing stated a deadline of three months from the date the gift is made by an eligible participant. This instruction is from the final filing and is not presented as a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing stated a deadline of three months from the date the gift is made by an eligible participant.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Smith United Conveyor Foundati
Mailing address: 2100 Norman Drive West, Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 672-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Conveyor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Basler Family Fund Fidelity DAF ($5.8M). Together the top 8 received $5.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 79 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Ohio. The filing also lists recipients in Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Conveyor Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $314K (2021) to $5.9M (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basler Family Fund Fidelity DAF Wilmette, IL | Final Distribution | $5,756,657 |
| Providence-St Mel Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | Exempt purpose of organization | $50,000 |
| The University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Department Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $25,000 |
| A Safe Place Lake County Crisis Center Zion, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $6,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $3,500 |
| Ounce of Prevention Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Friends of Kinder Farm Park Inc Millersville, MD | Exempt purpose of organization | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $182,704 | $5,948,303 | $5,914,157 | 12 | $5,930,457 | $174,968 | $309,862 |
| 2021 | $5,765,599 | $811,073 | $318,058 | $314,100 | 29 | $314,865 | $797,725 | $358,578 |
| 2020 | $5,272,584 | $437,418 | $342,592 | $340,300 | 38 | — | $360,891 | $300,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Conveyor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $310K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2022 grants included scholarships to colleges and universities and support for organizations including a crisis center, a hospital, and a botanic garden. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation describes its mission as “caring for life, researching for health and educating those who serve.” Carthage College describes its mission as “seeking truth, building strength, inspiring service - together.” The Ohio State University describes its mission as building an engaged Buckeye alumni community and enriching friendships among its alumni.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $5,914,157. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,756,657, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award, $5,756,657, went to Basler Family Fund Fidelity DAF for a “Final Distribution.” Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Providence-St Mel and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and $25,000 to the University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences Department.
The filing reports 29 grants totaling $314,100 in 2021 and 38 grants totaling $340,300 in 2020.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Donald N Basler and Douglas S Basler as trustees.
United Conveyor Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Donald N Basler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas S Basler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 United Conveyor Foundation
How much does United Conveyor Foundation give each year?
United Conveyor Foundation gave $5.9M across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $314K across 29 grants.
What is United Conveyor Foundation's typical grant size?
United Conveyor Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $492,846, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Conveyor Foundation give grants?
United Conveyor Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Who are United Conveyor Foundation's largest grantees?
United Conveyor Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Basler Family Fund Fidelity DAF ($5,756,657), Providence-St Mel ($50,000) and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does United Conveyor Foundation fund?
The 2022 grants included scholarships to colleges and universities and support for organizations including a crisis center, a hospital, and a botanic garden. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation describes its mission as “caring for life, researching for health and educating those who serve.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Conveyor Foundation?
The 2022 filing said the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that application materials and requirements could be obtained from a contact named in the filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is United Conveyor Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, United Conveyor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $310K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is United Conveyor Foundation's EIN?
United Conveyor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6033638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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