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.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,466,538
Total Assets
$954
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
0 (No grants in 2025)
Median Grant
$0
% Median Grant Decline
-100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

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
-88%

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
Community Projects + 4 others

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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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.