Lydia & Gus Backer Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 88-4417929
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $70KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 25Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $640KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
Making cash donations to 501(c)(3) organizations with investment proceeds.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriels Light | $10K | 2025 |
| Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor In | $10K | 2025 |
| Mayo Clinic | $7.5K | 2025 |
| World Central Kitchen | $7.5K | 2025 |
| Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley | $5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (25 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.