Foundation profile
Charles W. & Patricia S. Bidwill Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
53
Total given (last 3 years)
$1.9M
Median grant
$25k
Range
$1k – $200k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Music group · 27%Alumni association · 18%Child care · 18%High school · 12%Youth development · 9%
States
IllinoisCaliforniaMassachusettsArizonaNew York
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Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data