Fosforo Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3551310
Foundation Overview
Based in Vernon Hills, IL, Fosforo Foundation Inc has awarded 100 grants totaling $1,466,538 to organizations in Texas, Iowa and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $50 to $211,236, with a median award of $5,000.
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1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.
Geographic Focus
44% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 19 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (48%), Libertyville (9%), Buffalo Grove (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 88% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Fosforo Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairykutzi Comunidad Y Desarollo | $40,000 | Puebal, PUEBLA, MX | Social Intervention Reforestation | 2023 |
| Nairykutzi Comunidad Y Desarollo | $30,000 | Puebal, PUEBLA, MX | Social Intervention Reforestation | 2022 |
| Nairykutzi Comunidad Y Desarollo | $30,000 | Puebal, PUEBLA, MX | Social Intervention Reforestation | 2022 |
| Nairykutzi Comunidad Y Desarollo | $30,000 | Puebal, PUEBLA, MX | Social Intervention Reforestation | 2022 |
| Lone Survivor Foundation | $60,000 | Huntsville, TX, US | Health, Wellness, And Therapeutic Support For Combat Veterans. Ein: 27-1850918 | 2021 |
| American Heart Association - Midwest Affiliate | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Promote And Educate Heart Health. Ein: 13-5613797 | 2021 |
| Love & Love Tennis Foundation | $15,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Promote, Support, And Offer Financial Grants To Grow Youth Tennis In The Coahella Valley. Ein: 47-5128532 | 2021 |
| Best Buddies Foundation | $1,000 | Miami, FL, US | Create Opportunities For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. Ein: 52-1614576 | 2021 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | $25,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Encouring New Film Talent And Promoting Film As A Cross-cultural Medium. Ein: 95-1641910 | 2021 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | $25,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | Supports Individuals With Special Needs. Ein: 39-2036346 | 2020 |
| Omni Youth Services Incorporated | $10,000 | Buffalo Grove, IL, US | Provides Social Services To Youth And Families In Crisis. Ein:36-2777027 | 2020 |
| Lone Survivor Foundation | $150,000 | Huntsville, TX, US | Health, Wellness And Therapeutic Support For Combat Veterans. Ein: 27-1850918 | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America Of Illinois | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Local Human Service Programs Focusing On Veterans, Children In Foster Care And Elderly Adults With Disabilities Ein:36-2723047 | 2020 |
| Variety Childrens Charity Of Iowa | $1,000 | West Des Moines, IA, US | Improve Life Of Children Who Are At Risk, Underprivileged, Critically Ill Or Living With Special Needs. Ein:42-6077108 | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Promote And Educate Heart Health. Ein: 13-5613797. | 2020 |
| Usbg Nat'l Charity Foundation | $10,000 | Henderson, NV, US | Advancing Lifelong Stability And Wellbeing To Service Industry Professionals Through Education And Charitable Activities Ein: 46-1309986 | 2020 |
| The Beat Goes On Foundation | $2,000 | Brookfield, WI, US | Raise Awareness Of Pediatric Organ Donation, Help Families Inpatient At Hospital And Invest In Impactful Heart Research Ein: 81-2796243 | 2020 |
| Bj Restaurants Foundation | $1,000 | Huntington Beach, CA, US | Supports Charities Benefiting Children's Healthcare And Education With Focus On The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ein: 20-41065851 | 2020 |
| Causing A Stir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Empower Underserved And Underrepresented Members Of Hospitality Industry Through Educational Tools To Create Payway For Excellence Ein:82-2102230 | 2020 |
| Children Of Restaurant Employees Ltd | $10,000 | Woodstock, CA, US | Serving Food And Beverage Employees With Children To Provide Financial Relief When Family Faces A Heath Crisis, Injury, Death Or Natural Diaster. Ein: 20-1584617 | 2020 |
| Inspire Champions Of Hope Co E4e Relief | $1,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Relief Program Help Bridge Gap Of Us Employees Experiencing Significant Financial Harship As A Result Of A Natural Diaster, Family Emergency Or Unexpected Event. Ein: 56-6047886 | 2020 |
| The 4r Foundation | $4,202 | Winter Park, FL, US | Provide Philianthropic Support To Various Communities And/or Individuals In Need. Ein: 47-4062821provide Philanthropic Support To Various Communities And/or Individuals In Need. Ein:47-4062821 | 2020 |
| Museum Of Broadcast Communications | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Collects, Preserves And Presents Historic And Comtemporary Radio And Televsion Content. Educate Inform And Entertain Through Programs Ein: 36-3277311 | 2020 |
| Ravinia Festival | $20,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Not-for-profit Music Festival That Presents Outstanding Performances By The World's Greatest Artists. Fein 36-6002273 | 2020 |
| Riverside Foundation | $275 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Provides Residential Services For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. Ein: 36-2880335fein 36-2880335 | 2020 |
| Landry's Employee Relief Fund | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Relief Provided To Financially Aide Landry's Employees And Families Affected By The Covid-19 Economic Hardship. Ein:41-1909838 | 2020 |
| Lincolnshire Garden Club | $2,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Support To Promote Community Beautification, Nature Restoration, And Environmental Responsibility Ein: 36-3711179 | 2020 |
| Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer | $5,000 | Woodbury, NY, US | Research Fundng For Pancreatic Cancer Ein: 31-1611837 | 2020 |
| Ucp Of Central Florida | $25,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Empower Children With And Without Disabilities To Achieve Their Potential By Providing Individualized Support, Education And Therapy In An Inclusive Environment. Fein 59-0799925 | 2020 |
| Variety The Childrens Charity Of The Desert | $7,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Serve Children Who Are Less Fortunate. Children Who Live And Grow Up With A Serious Illness, Disability Or Disadvantage. Fein 33-0278817 | 2020 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | $10,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | Supports Individuals With Special Needs. Ein: 39-2036346 | 2018 |
| Omni Youth Services Incorporated | $2,500 | Buffalo Grove, IL, US | Provides Social Services To Youth And Families In Crisis. Ein:36-2777027 | 2018 |
| Lone Survivor Foundation | $119,250 | Houston, TX, US | Health, Wellness And Therapeutic Support For Combat Veterans. Ein: 27-1850918 | 2018 |
| Rally For Ryan | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Rally For Duchenne Muscular Dystropy. Ein: 27-0899775. | 2018 |
| Bianca Rae Foundation | $2,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | To Provide A Voice To Children And Animals. Ein: 46-4309544. | 2018 |
| Ira Education Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help Build Illinois Hospitality Workforce. Ein: 36-3271510. | 2018 |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Education In Art. Ein: 36-2167725. | 2018 |
| Otis Wilson Charitable Association | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Expose Children To Opportunities Not Otherwise Available To Them. Ein: 36-3825363. | 2018 |
| Safe Haven Of Greater Waterbury | $2,500 | Watebury, CT, US | Safe Haven For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault. Ein: 06-0996479. | 2018 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Promote And Educate Heart Health. Ein: 13-5613797. | 2018 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | $25,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Enrich And Educate To Entertain, To Initiate Cultural Dialogue And Celebrate Cinematic Excellence. Ein: 95-1641910. | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $36,500 | Normal, IL, US | Reach Out To Those With Intellectual Disabilities Through Sports And Competition. Ein: 36-2922811. | 2018 |
| Misericordia Heart Of Mercy | $800 | Chicago, IL, US | Care And Services For People With Developmental Disabilities. Ein: 23-7285834. | 2018 |
| Care | $500 | Sussex, WI, US | Host A Variety Of Fundraisers To Raise Awareness And Funds For Various Organizations. Ein: 82-5210794. | 2018 |
| Special Leisure Services Foundation | $1,000 | Rolling Meadows, IL, US | Support And Promote Outstanding Opportunities Through Recreaton For Children And Adults With Disabilities. Ein: 36-3145710. | 2018 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | $5,000 | Geneva, IL, US | Food Bank. Ein: 36-3203648. | 2018 |
| Museum Of Broadcast Communications | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Museum To Educate And Preserve Historic And Cotemporary Radio And Television Content. Ein: 36-3277311. | 2018 |
| Elwa Ministries Association Usa | $5,000 | Warrenville, IL, US | A Christian Organization Which Provides Quality And Affordable Healthcare And Education To Target Communities And Promote Biblical Prayer. Ein: 26-2082932. | 2018 |
| Sacred | $500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Sexually Abused Children's Relief Endeavor. Ein: 27-0567085. | 2018 |
| New Horizon Center For The Developmentally Disabled | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Develeopmentally Disabled. Ein: 36-616806 | 2017 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | $5,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | Supports Individuals With Special Needs. Ein: 39-2036346 | 2017 |
| Omni Youth Services Incorporated | $5,000 | Buffalo Grove, IL, US | Provides Social Services To Youth And Families In Crisis. Ein:36-2777027 | 2017 |
| Lone Survivor Foundation | $132,900 | Houston, TX, US | Health, Wellness And Therapeutic Support For Combat Veterans. Ein: 27-1850918 | 2017 |
| Riverside Foundation | $5,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Residential Support And Developmental Training To Adults With Special Needs. Ein: 36-2880335. | 2017 |
| Rally For Ryan | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Rally For Duchenne Muscular Dystropy. Ein: 27-0899775. | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $5,810 | Chicago, IL, US | Fight Hunger. Ein: 36-2971864. | 2017 |
| Variety The Children's Charity | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Assist With Mobility Issues For Disabled Children. Ein: 42-6077108. | 2017 |
| Bianca Rae Foundation | $8,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | To Provide A Voice To Children And Animals. Ein: 46-4309544. | 2017 |
| National Football Alumni Inc | $10,000 | Mt Laurel, NJ, US | Serve, Assist And Inform Players In Their Post Nfl Lives. Ein: 59-1782262. | 2017 |
| Ira Education Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help Build Illinois Hospitality Workforce. Ein: 36-3271510. | 2017 |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Education In Art. Ein: 36-2167725. | 2017 |
| Otis Wilson Charitable Association | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Expose Children To Opportunities Not Otherwise Available To Them. Ein: 36-3825363. | 2017 |
| Safe Haven Of Greater Waterbury | $2,500 | Watebury, CT, US | Safe Haven For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault. Ein: 06-0996479. | 2017 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation Inc | $250 | Monrovia, CA, US | Childhood Cancer Research. Ein: 20-1173824. | 2017 |
| Love & Love Tennis Foundation Inc | $11,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | Promote, Support And Offer Grants To Youth Tennis Organization. Ein: 47-5128532. | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | $25,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Promote The Art Of Music. Ein: 36-6002273. | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Promote And Educate Heart Health. Ein: 13-5613797. | 2017 |
| Chris Kyle Frog Foundation | $1,000 | Midlothian, TX, US | Interactive Experiences To Military And First Responders To Enhance Family Relationship. Ein: 47-2101671. | 2017 |
| Homer Community Consolidated | $500 | Homer Glen, IL, US | In Support Of Autism Awareness. | 2017 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association Of The Union | $500 | Mt Vernon, VA, US | To Preserve Mt. Vernon Estate. Ein: 54-0564701. | 2017 |
| Old Irving Park Communtiy Clinic | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Provide Free Medical Care To Low Income Families. Ein: 33-1164946. | 2017 |
| Landry's Hurricane Relief Fund | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Hurricane Relief. Ein: 41-1909838. | 2017 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | $25,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Enrich And Educate To Entertain, To Initiate Cultural Dialogue And Celebrate Cinematic Excellence. Ein: 95-1641910. | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | Preventing And Relieving Suffering Here And Around The World. Ein: 53-0196605. | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Illinois | $2,500 | Normal, IL, US | Reach Out To Those With Intellectual Disabilities Through Sports And Competition. Ein: 36-2922811. | 2017 |
| Animal Rescue League Of New Hampshire | $50 | Bedford, NH, US | Rescue And Care Of Homeless Animals. Ein: 02-0222790. | 2017 |
| National Alliance On Mental Illness Nami South Shore | $2,000 | Hingham, MA, US | Help People With Mental Illness. Ein: 46-1871220. | 2017 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $240 | St Paul, MN, US | Food Bank. Ein: 23-7417654. | 2017 |
| Gleaners Communtiy Food Bank | $695 | Detroit, MI, US | Food Bank. Ein: 38-2156255. | 2017 |
| Teacher's Treasures Inc | $255 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Help Teachers Obtain School Supplies For Students In Need. Ein: 35-2100375. | 2017 |
| New Horizon Center For The Developmentally Disabled | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Develeopmentally Disabled. Ein: 36-616806 | 2016 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | $10,000 | Libertyville, IL, US | Supports Individuals With Special Needs. Ein: 39-2036346 | 2016 |
| Omni Youth Services Incorporated | $5,000 | Buffalo Grove, IL, US | Provides Social Services To Youth And Families In Crisis. Ein:36-2777027 | 2016 |
| Lone Survivor Foundation | $211,236 | Houston, TX, US | Health, Wellness And Therapeutic Support For Combat Veterans. Ein: 27-1850918 | 2016 |
| Riverside Foundation | $5,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Residential Support And Developmental Training To Adults With Special Needs. Ein: 36-2880335. | 2016 |
| Rally For Ryan | $1,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Rally For Duchenne Muscular Dystropy. Ein: 27-0899775. | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,570 | Chicago, IL, US | Fight Hunger. Ein: 36-2971864. | 2016 |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Provide Financial And Educational Resources. Ein: 75-2836123. | 2016 |
| Variety The Children's Charity | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Assist With Mobility Issues For Disabled Children. Ein: 42-6077108. | 2016 |
| Our Lady Of Tepeyac | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scholarship Programs To Assist Latin And African American Girls. Ein: 36-4202108. | 2016 |
| Bianca Rae Foundation | $4,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | To Provide A Voice To Children And Animals. Ein: 46-4309544. | 2016 |
| Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund | $32,105 | Chicago, IL, US | Provides Financial Grants And Pro Bono Medical Assistance To Retired Nfl Players In Dire Need. Ein: 20-8267965. | 2016 |
| National Football Alumni Inc | $10,000 | Mt Laurel, NJ, US | Serve, Assist And Inform Players In Their Post Nfl Lives. Ein: 59-1782262. | 2016 |
| Ira Education Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help Build Illinois Hospitality Workforce. Ein: 36-3271510. | 2016 |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Providing Education In Art. Ein: 36-2167725. | 2016 |
| Gods Tiny Angels Support Group | $300 | Massillon, OH, US | Provide Support To Families Who Have Suffered The Loss Of An Infant Child Or Fertility Issues. Ein: 84-1720887. | 2016 |
| Otis Wilson Charitable Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Expose Children To Opportunities Not Otherwise Available To Them. Ein: 36-3825363. | 2016 |
| Safe Haven Of Greater Waterbury | $2,500 | Watebury, CT, US | Safe Haven For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault. Ein: 06-0996479. | 2016 |
| John Jardine Scholarship Fund Inc | $5,000 | Sun Prairie, WI, US | To Provide Scholarship Opportunities To Students. Ein 39-1806548. | 2016 |
| Special Needs Partnership | $1,800 | Dallas, TX, US | Furthers Awareness And Inclusion Through Education And Support For Individuals And Families With Special Needs Children. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Fosforo Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-3551310 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1175 CORPORATE WOODS PKWY STE 218 Vernon Hills, IL 60061-4169 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Fosforo Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Lisa C Detwiler |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Thomas E Maas |
| Treasurer | Mindy Roseman |
| Director | Chuck Higgins |
Forms 990-PF
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