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Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 276182324  ·  Private foundation

Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $606K in annual giving against $25K in assets. This page documents the 83 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$606K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$25K
Total assets
83
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust funds

Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, higher education.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Chicago
DEBRA A. CAFARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Chicago, IL$604K2019
University of Chicago
DEBRA A. CAFARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Chicago, IL$600K2017
University of Chicago
DEBRA A. CAFARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Chicago, IL$575K2018
University of Chicago
DEBRA A. CAFARO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Chicago, IL$445K2020
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy
FUNDING EPILEPSY RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$100K2020
Cure
RESEARCH IN EPILEPSY
Chicago, IL$98K2017
Cure
RESEARCH IN EPILEPSY
Chicago, IL$97K2018
Greater Chicago Food Depository
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$80K2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository
PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD AND SUPPORTIVE FOOD RESOURCES
Chicago, IL$75K2017
Center for Enriched Living
OPENING DOORS CAMPAIGN
Riverwoods, IL$50K2017
Greater Chicago Food Depository
FOOD SECURITY
Chicago, IL$50K2019
Our Place of New Trierinc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Wilmette, IL$20K2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository
FOOD SECURITY
Chicago, IL$20K2020
Our Place
SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Winnetka, IL$15K2020
Our Place
SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS
Winnetka, IL$15K2019

Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$870K
2018$720K
2019$721K
2020$606K
2022$24K
2023$143K
2024$25K

How to apply for funding from Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust

Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust

Does Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust fund?
Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust give in grants?
Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust reported $606K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 83 grants.
Where is Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust located?
Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 276182324.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cafaro-livingston Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.