Tengelsen Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 205950073 · Private foundation
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Tengelsen Family Foundation has awarded $3.0M across 87 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Big Shoulders Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Tengelsen Family Foundation funds
Tengelsen Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, higher education, sports & recreation.
Populations it has supported include families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund TENGELSEN FAMILY SCHOLARS PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $567K | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund TENGELSEN FAMILY SCHOLARS PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $476K | 2024 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Kennesaw, GA | $260K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Tengelsen Family Foundation
Tengelsen Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Tengelsen Family Foundation
- Does Tengelsen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Tengelsen Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Tengelsen Family Foundation fund?
- Tengelsen Family Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Example recipients include Big Shoulders Fund, Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Tengelsen Family Foundation give in grants?
- Tengelsen Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $920K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 87 grants.
- Where is Tengelsen Family Foundation located?
- Tengelsen Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205950073.
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