Funding search · EIN 261083958 · Northbrook, IL
Thomas J & Kathleen M Laird Family
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 31
- grants reported
- $353,000
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Grant history
All 31 reported grants, largest first.
- $23,000
Community Foundation of Northern Il · Rockford, IL · 2022
Educational scholarships
- $20,000
Aclu Foundation · New York, NY · 2025
Support civil rights issues
- $20,000
Community Foundation of Northern Il · Rockford, IL · 2025
Support local structure & geography
- $20,000
Northfield Township Food Pantry Il · Glenview, IL · 2025
Food for the needy
- $20,000
Aclu Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Support civil rights issues
- $20,000
Northfield Township Food Pantry Il · Glenview, IL · 2024
Food for the needy
- $20,000
Northfield Township Food Pantry Il · Glenview, IL · 2023
Food for the needy
- $20,000
Northfield Township Food Pantry Il · Glenview, IL · 2022
Food for the needy
- $15,000
Aclu Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Support civil rights issues
- $15,000
Aclu Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Support civil rights issues
- $13,000
Community Foundation of Northern Il · Rockford, IL · 2023
Educational scholarships
- $10,000
Chicago Botanic Garden · Glencoe, IL · 2025
Enhance natural habitat
- $10,000
Northbrook Public Library · Northbrook, IL · 2025
Support educational outreach program
- $10,000
St Norbert Catholic Church · Northbrook, IL · 2025
Support catholic schools/activities
- $10,000
Benedictine Sisters of Erie · Erie, PA · 2024
Local community charitable work
- $10,000
Chicago Botanic Garden · Glencoe, IL · 2024
Enhance natural habitat
- $10,000
Northbrook Public Library · Northbrook, IL · 2024
Support educational outreach program
- $10,000
Benedictine Sisters of Erie · Erie, PA · 2023
Local community charitable work
- $10,000
By the Hand for Kids · Chicago, IL · 2023
Mentorship for inner city students
- $10,000
Northbrook Public Library · Northbrook, IL · 2023
Support educational outreach program
- $10,000
St Norbert Catholic Church · Northbrook, IL · 2023
Support catholic schools/activities
- $10,000
Benedictine Sisters of Erie · Erie, PA · 2022
Local community charitable work
- $10,000
Northbrook Public Library · Northbrook, IL · 2022
Support educational outreach program
- $5,000
St Norbert Catholic Church · Northbrook, IL · 2024
Support catholic schools/activities
- $5,000
Chicago Botanic Garden · Glencoe, IL · 2023
Enhance natural habitat
- $5,000
Chicago Botanic Garden · Glencoe, IL · 2022
Enhance natural habitat
- $5,000
St Norbert Catholic Church · Northbrook, IL · 2022
Support catholic schools/activities
- $4,000
Golisano Children'S Hospital · Fort Myers, FL · 2022
Ongoing health needs for children
- $1,000
Golisano Children'S Hospital · Fort Myers, FL · 2024
Ongoing health needs for children
- $1,000
Boylan High School · Rockford, IL · 2023
Support catholic school/activities
- $1,000
Habitat for Humanity · Fort Myers, FL · 2023
For low income housing
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