Bears Care
Grantmaking foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 20-3902715
- Illinois
- Lake Forest
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $2.8MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 50Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $800KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH AWARENESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center | $520K | 2024 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $200K | 2024 |
| Endeavor Health Clinical Operations | $200K | 2024 |
| Hope Chicago Inc | $200K | 2024 |
| The University of Chicago | $170K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (50 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.