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Eddema Foundation

Oak Park, Illinois  ·  EIN 363781866  ·  Private foundation

Eddema Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.1M in grants paid and $32.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 35 individual grants from this funder — $10.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.9M
Total assets
35
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Eddema Foundation funds

Eddema Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, youth development.

Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Eddema Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oak Park River Forest
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Oak Park, IL$2.0M2023
Oak Park River Forest
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Oak Park, IL$1.8M2022
Oak Park River Forest Cmmty Foundat
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Oak Park, IL$1.8M2020
Oak Park River Forest
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Oak Park, IL$1.0M2024
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser
EMBAYMENT LAKE NATURE PRESERVE
Traverse City, MI$502K2024
Oak Park River Forest Cmmty Foundat
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Oak Park, IL$400K2022
Bateman Horne Center
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAMPAIGN
Salt Lake City, UT$301K2024
Solve Me
SAFE & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ME/CF
Glendale, CA$301K2024
Solve Me
SAFE & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ME/CF
Glendale, CA$202K2023
For Love of Water
PROTECTING THE COMMON WATERS OF THE
Traverse City, MI$201K2024
Bateman Horne Center
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAMPAIGN
Salt Lake City, UT$198K2023
Solve Me
SAFE & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ME/CF
Glendale, CA$150K2022
Bateman Horne Center
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAMPAIGN
Salt Lake City, UT$150K2022
The Children's House Montessori School
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Traverse City, MI$101K2024
Friends of the Children
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUTH
Chicago, IL$101K2024

Eddema Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.1M
2022$2.7M
2023$2.8M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Eddema Foundation

Eddema Foundation'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 Eddema Foundation

Does Eddema Foundation accept grant applications?
Eddema Foundation'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 Eddema Foundation fund?
Eddema Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Oak Park River Forest, Oak Park River Forest, Oak Park River Forest Cmmty Foundat. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Eddema Foundation give in grants?
Eddema Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.2M over 35 grants.
Where is Eddema Foundation located?
Eddema Foundation is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363781866.
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About this profile. This page is built from Eddema Foundation'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 Eddema Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.