The Cradle Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
40
Grants recorded
117
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Cradle Foundation?
The Cradle Foundation is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($225K), Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation ($124K), Sargent Family Foundation ($108K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Cradle Foundation between 2019–2025.
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| Garrett Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Zuckerman Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation | $1,750 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| LPL Financial Foundation Inc | $812 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Kreiling Family Foundation | $529 | 1 | 2020 |
| Trustmark Foundation | $525 | 1 | 2024 |
| Manone Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Susan & John Turben Foundation | $450 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| William S and Blair Y Thompson Family | $350 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Locasto Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Barbara J Timmer Family Foundation | $200 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| American Express Foundation | $144 | 2 | 2020 |
| Karger Fund | $100 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2025) to $214K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $73K.
What grants has The Cradle Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $22,000 |
| 2025 | McMullen Family Foundation | SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Lee Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2025 | WP & HB White Foundation | Nursery and Special Needs | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Peterson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Marguerite Delany Hark Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Sargent Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Cynthia a Niekamp Foundation | ADOPTION SERVICES, COUNSELING & ED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | McMullen Family Foundation | SUPPORT THEIR ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lee Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Siragusa Family Foundation | SPECIAL NEEDS INFANT ADOPTION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | WP & HB White Foundation | NURSERY & SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Peterson Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Cradle Nursery services | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Vortex Foundation | DIRECT CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | George M Eisenberg Foundation | SOCIAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Bridewell-Henning Foundation Inc | Program support | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Trustmark Foundation | Contribution provided | $525 |
| 2024 | Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation | GENERAL | $250 |
| 2024 | William S and Blair Y Thompson Family | PROMOTING JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN | $100 |
| 2023 | Marguerite Delany Hark Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Sargent Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $24,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 117 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Cradle Foundation?
The Cradle Foundation is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($225K), Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation ($124K), Sargent Family Foundation ($108K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Cradle Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Cradle Foundation's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Cradle Foundation, with $225K across 8 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has The Cradle Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to The Cradle Foundation across 117 grants from 40 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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