William and Evelyn Fuchs
William and Evelyn Fuchs is a private foundation based in Lombard, Illinois. It reported 17 grants totaling $400,000 in 2025, including support for organizations working in cancer research, medical research, education, and other areas.
William and Evelyn Fuchs at a glance
In short: William and Evelyn Fuchs gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,529
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,982,339
- +7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William and Evelyn Fuchs
- 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. Its filing lists Mark Levy as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Levy
Mailing address: 1900 S Highland Ave Ste 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 873-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Evelyn Fuchs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago Cancer ($130K). Together the top 10 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 88 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 5% to Pennsylvania, 2% to Arizona, and 1% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William and Evelyn Fuchs open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $400K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Cancer Chicago, IL | Cancer Research | $130,000 |
| NAMI Dupage County Wheaton, IL | General | $55,000 |
| Trellus Opportunities for Life Chicago, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Ravina Festival Association Highland Park, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Robert Shields Memorial Scholarship Algonquin, IL | Education | $20,000 |
| Carlos G Bianciotto Restoblastoma Philadelphia, PA | Cancer Research | $20,000 |
| Elmhurst Hospital Foundation Elmhurst, IL | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Timothy Chrtistian School Elmhurst, IL | Education | $12,500 |
| West Suburban Humane Society Downers Grove, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Barney's Friends Hoffman Estates, IL | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,982,339 | $420,992 | $631,897 | $400,000 | 17 | $576,897 | $261,646 |
| 2024 | $9,255,433 | $152,559 | $552,728 | $400,000 | 19 | $480,304 | $178,460 |
| 2023 | $9,191,841 | $648,599 | $521,393 | $400,000 | 18 | $455,106 | $163,482 |
| 2022 | $8,481,507 | $145,199 | $523,531 | $395,000 | 19 | $454,391 | $143,989 |
| 2021 | $9,990,204 | $7,720,954 | $372,363 | $300,000 | 15 | $334,534 | $166,381 |
| 2020 | $2,518,124 | $-23,341 | $193,569 | $130,000 | 10 | — | $23,790 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included cancer research, medical research, education, and grants reported for general purposes.
Among its grantees, West Suburban Humane Society describes its mission as providing shelter and medical care for dogs and cats, finding adoptive homes, and educating the public about humane care. Alport Syndrome Foundation describes its mission as educating and supporting patients and families affected by the genetic kidney disease, funding research into more effective treatments, and seeking a cure.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $400,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $130,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $130,000 to University of Chicago Cancer for cancer research, $55,000 to NAMI DuPage County, $50,000 to Trellus Opportunities for Life, and $25,000 to Ravinia Festival Association. Other grants included $20,000 each to Robert Shields Memorial Scholarship, Carlos G Bianciotto Restoblastoma, and Elmhurst Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Levy as president, Jeffrey A. Brown as vice president and treasurer, and Charles P. Hammersmith Jr. as secretary.
William and Evelyn Fuchs is led by Mark Levy, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Levy
President
On filings since 2020
$35K (2025)
Charles P. Hammersmith Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$10K (2025)
Jeffrey A. Brown
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Kuhlman Jr. (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Mark Levy (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William and Evelyn Fuchs
How much does William and Evelyn Fuchs give each year?
William and Evelyn Fuchs gave $400K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 19 grants.
What is William and Evelyn Fuchs's typical grant size?
William and Evelyn Fuchs's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,529, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Evelyn Fuchs that year got $6K on average.
Where does William and Evelyn Fuchs give grants?
William and Evelyn Fuchs gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (2 grants).
Does William and Evelyn Fuchs give general operating support?
Yes: 47% of William and Evelyn Fuchs's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants) and "Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are William and Evelyn Fuchs's largest grantees?
William and Evelyn Fuchs's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago Cancer ($130,000), NAMI Dupage County ($55,000) and Trellus Opportunities for Life ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William and Evelyn Fuchs?
William and Evelyn Fuchs reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $421K.
What does William and Evelyn Fuchs fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included cancer research, medical research, education, and grants reported for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Evelyn Fuchs?
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 William and Evelyn Fuchs's EIN?
William and Evelyn Fuchs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2272274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William and Evelyn Fuchs 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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