Volkman Foundation
The Volkman Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants to individuals in Chicago to assist with medical bills.
Volkman Foundation at a glance
In short: Volkman Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $800), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $800
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $6,759
- -29.2% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Volkman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2630 W 103Rd Place, Chicago, IL 60655
Phone: (708) 268-5346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Volkman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Illinois. The listed 2025 recipients were in Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Volkman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2024) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,759 | $7,209 | $9,995 | $8,000 | 10 | — | — |
| 2024 | $9,545 | $3,914 | $2,810 | $500 | 1 | $500 | $443 |
| 2023 | $8,441 | $20,087 | $20,268 | $11,450 | 13 | $11,250 | $690 |
| 2022 | $8,622 | $4,427 | $15,997 | $11,750 | 6 | $11,750 | $702 |
| 2021 | $20,193 | $49 | $3,318 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $1,011 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $8,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $500; the listed grants were for medical bills. The largest grant was $2,000, and three others were $1,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffery Schneller as president, Brian Cotter as vice president, Steve Urbon as secretary, and Dennis McClelland as treasurer.
Volkman Foundation is led by Jeffery Schneller, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffery Schneller
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Cotter
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis McClelland
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Urbon
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Volkman Foundation
How much does Volkman Foundation give each year?
Volkman Foundation gave $8K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
What is Volkman Foundation's typical grant size?
Volkman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $800, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Volkman Foundation give grants?
Volkman Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Volkman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Volkman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist with Medical Bills" (10 grants).
How large is Volkman Foundation?
Volkman Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
How do I apply for a grant from Volkman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Volkman Foundation's EIN?
Volkman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1477347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Volkman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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