The Michael J Cushing Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2013, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+54.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-22.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable organizations, with a demonstrated focus on international health and community development. Primary grantees have included organizations working in global health and local community initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $151,057,628
- Total Revenues: $152,055,068
- Total Expenses: $775,843
- Total Giving: $690,000
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $148,654,592
- Investment income and dividends: $392,959
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,002,732
- Miscellaneous revenues: $4,785
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Theosophical Society in America ($250,000), Amref Health Africa in the Usa ($200,000), Bridge Communities Inc ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| AMREF HEALTH AFRICA IN THE USA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $200,000 |
| BHUTAN FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITIES INC GLEN ELLYN, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| DULY HEALTH AND CARE CHARITABLE FUND DOWNERS GROVE, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| DUPAGE PADS WHEATON, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND SAN RAFAEL, CA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT CAROL STREAM, IL | GENERAL PURPOSES | $58,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL J CUSHING | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cushing Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports charitable organizations, with a demonstrated focus on international health and community development. Primary grantees have included organizations working in global health and local community initiatives.
How do I apply for a grant from Cushing Family Foundation?
The foundation made 17 grants in 2023. Recent grants include: | Grantee | Amount | Year | |---------|--------|------| | Shine Global | $400,000 | 2023 | | Bridge Communities | $100,000 | 2023 | | The Morton Arboretum | $50,000 | 2023 | The foundation also supports Amref Health Africa In The USA as a primary grantee.
What size grants does Cushing Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Cushing Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cushing Family Foundation's EIN?
Cushing Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1636778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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