Bear Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Rolling Meadows, Illinois · EIN 82-3616161
- Illinois
- Rolling Meadows
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $140KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $160KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION RAISES CHARITABLE FUNDS AND FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Illinois Foundation | $60K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | $45K | 2024 |
| Swedish Covenant Hospital Foundation | $25K | 2024 |
| Northwest Community Hospital Foundation | $9.5K | 2024 |
| Midwest Health Foundation | $8.5K | 2024 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.