Funding search · EIN 367168400 · Itasca, IL

Clayton a Struve Family Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

119
grants reported
$2.1M
total given
2022–2025
filing years
$15,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222025. 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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4 grants matching “grizzly · $120,000

  • $35,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2025

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $30,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2024

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $30,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2023

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $25,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2022

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Camp Mishawaka4 grants · $250,000
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository4 grants · $200,000
  • Rheumatology Research Foundation4 grants · $190,000
  • Evans Scholars Foundation4 grants · $140,000
  • Vital Ground Foundation4 grants · $120,000
  • Misericordia4 grants · $86,000
  • Nature Conservancy4 grants · $85,000
  • St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospital4 grants · $85,000
  • American Red Cross4 grants · $80,000
  • Salvation Army4 grants · $80,000

Giving over time

$510,883
2022
$481,542
2023
$522,500
2024
$549,542
2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 119 grants.

  • $100,000

    Camp Mishawaka · Saint Paul, MN · 2022

    Youth services

  • $50,000

    Camp Mishawaka · Saint Paul, MN · 2025

    Scholarship Fund

  • $50,000

    Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2025

    Fight hunger in cook county

  • $50,000

    Rheumatology Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025

    To help find a cure for rheumatology

  • $50,000

    Camp Mishawaka · Saint Paul, MN · 2024

    Scholarship Fund

  • $50,000

    Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2024

    Fight hunger in cook county

  • $50,000

    Rheumatology Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024

    To help find a cure for rheumatology

  • $50,000

    Camp Mishawaka · Saint Paul, MN · 2023

    Youth services

  • $50,000

    Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Fight hunger in cook county

  • $50,000

    Rheumatology Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2023

    To help find a cure for rheumatology

  • $50,000

    Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Fight hunger in cook county

  • $40,000

    Evans Scholars Foundation · Glenview, IL · 2025

    College tuition assistance for caddies

  • $40,000

    United Way of Metro Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive. United, we're building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region

  • $40,000

    Rheumatology Research Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2022

    To help find a cure for rheumatology

  • $36,000

    Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation · Carol Stream, IL · 2025

    For health and well being of all children

  • $35,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2025

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $35,000

    Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To support the preservation of knowledge of zoo and aquarium professionals.

  • $35,000

    Evans Scholars Foundation · Glenview, IL · 2024

    College tuition assistance for caddies

  • $35,000

    Evans Scholars Foundation · Golf, IL · 2023

    College tuition assistance for caddies

  • $30,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2024

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $30,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2023

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $30,000

    Evans Scholars Foundation · Golf, IL · 2022

    College tuition assistance for caddies

  • $25,000

    American Red Cross · Chicago, IL · 2025

    Lifesaving services

  • $25,000

    Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To support individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • $25,000

    Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2025

    To conserve land and waters.

  • $25,000

    Salvation Army · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To provide water, food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other emergency assistance.

  • $25,000

    St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2025

    To find cures for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases through research and treatment

  • $25,000

    United Way of Metro Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive. United, we're building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region

  • $25,000

    Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation · Carol Stream, IL · 2024

    For health and well being of all children

  • $25,000

    Vital Ground Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2022

    To conserve critical habitat for grizzly bears

  • $24,000

    Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To support individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • $20,000

    National Ability Center · Park City, UT · 2025

    To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.

  • $20,000

    American Red Cross · Chicago, IL · 2024

    Lifesaving services

  • $20,000

    National Ability Center · Park City, UT · 2024

    To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.

  • $20,000

    Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2024

    To conserve land and waters.

  • $20,000

    Salvation Army · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To provide water, food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other emergency assistance.

  • $20,000

    St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2024

    To find cures for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases through research and treatment

  • $20,000

    American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2023

    Lifesaving services

  • $20,000

    Lurie Childrens Hospital · Chicago, IL · 2023

    For health and well being of all children

  • $20,000

    Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To support individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • $20,000

    National Ability Center · Park City, UT · 2023

    To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.

  • $20,000

    Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2023

    To conserve land and waters.

  • $20,000

    Salvation Army · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To provide water, food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other emergency assistance.

  • $20,000

    St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2023

    To find cures for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases through research and treatment

  • $20,000

    United Way · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive. United, we're building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region

  • $20,000

    Lurie Childrens Hospital · Chicago, IL · 2022

    For health and well being of all children

  • $20,000

    Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2022

    To conserve land and waters.

  • $20,000

    St Jude'S Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022

    To find cures for children with cancer and other life threatening diseases through research and treatment

  • $20,000

    Western Sports Foundation · Pueblo, CO · 2022

    Supporting total athlete wellness.

  • $17,000

    Misericordia · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To support individuals with developmental disabilities.

  • $15,000

    Yellowstone Community Foundation · Bozeman, MT · 2024

    Providing philanthropic leadership in the greater Big Sky region through the award of grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations, student scholarships, and the coordination of collaborative responses to the regi read all
  • $15,000

    Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To support the preservation of knowledge of zoo and aquarium professionals.

  • $15,000

    Western Sports Foundation · Pueblo, CO · 2023

    Supporting total athlete wellness.

  • $15,000

    Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Bozeman, MT · 2023

    Providing philanthropic leadership in the greater Big Sky region through the award of grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations, student scholarships, and the coordination of collaborative responses to the regi read all
  • $15,000

    Zoo and Aquarium Video Archive · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    To support the preservation of knowledge of zoo and aquarium professionals.

  • $15,000

    American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2022

    Lifesaving services

  • $15,000

    National Ability Center · Park City, UT · 2022

    To empower individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation and educational programs.

  • $15,000

    Pittsburg Zoo and Ppg Aquarium · Pittsburg, PA · 2022

    To support the zoo.

  • $15,000

    Salvation Army · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To provide water, food, clothing, shelter, counseling, and other emergency assistance.

  • $15,000

    United Way · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To tackle the systemic issues that have plagued our region, creating communities where children and families can thrive. can thrive. United, we're building stronger neighborhoods for a stronger Chicago region

  • $14,000

    Owii Jack Russell Rescue · Clatskanie, OR · 2022

    To help foster and re-home dogs.

  • $12,000

    Owii Jack Russell Rescue · Clatskanie, OR · 2025

    To help foster and re-home dogs.

  • $12,000

    Owii Jack Russell Rescue · Clatskanie, OR · 2024

    To help foster and re-home dogs.

  • $12,000

    Owii Jack Russell Rescue · Clatskanie, OR · 2023

    To help foster and re-home dogs.

  • $10,000

    Eths Foundation · Evanston, IL · 2025

    Promoting education.

  • $10,000

    Evanston Arts Center · Evanston, IL · 2025

    To provide professional opportunities to artists, offer art education to people of all ages, and to provide free educational programs to the community.

  • $10,000

    Western Sports Foundation · Pueblo, CO · 2025

    Supporting total athlete wellness.

  • $10,000

    Evanston Arts Center · Evanston, IL · 2024

    To provide professional opportunities to artists, offer art education to people of all ages, and to provide free educational programs to the community.

  • $10,000

    Western Sports Foundation · Pueblo, CO · 2024

    Supporting total athlete wellness.

  • $10,000

    Evanston Arts Center · Evanston, IL · 2023

    To provide professional opportunities to artists, offer art education to people of all ages, and to provide free educational programs to the community.

  • $10,000

    Evanston Arts Center · Evanston, IL · 2022

    To provide professional opportunities to artists, offer art education to people of all ages, and to provide free educational programs to the community.

  • $7,500

    Iona Univeristy · New Rochelle, NY · 2024

    Promoting higher education.

  • $7,500

    Hephzibah Children'S Association · Oak Park, IL · 2022

    Helping families in need.

  • $7,500

    Inspiration Corporation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    To help people affected by homelessness.

  • $6,000

    One Goal · Chicago, IL · 2025

    Providing educational support to underpriviledged children

  • $6,000

    One Goal · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Providing educational support to underpriviledged children

  • $5,000

    Bear Care · Lake Forest, IL · 2025

    To fund programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community.

  • $5,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Bethesda, MD · 2025

    Fostering development of treatments.

  • $5,000

    Hephzibah Children'S Association · Oak Park, IL · 2025

    Helping families in need.

  • $5,000

    Inspiration Cafe · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To help people affected by homelessness.

  • $5,000

    Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL · 2025

    To support the zoo.

  • $5,000

    Bear Care · Lake Forest, IL · 2024

    To fund programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community.

  • $5,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Bethesda, MD · 2024

    Fostering development of treatments.

  • $5,000

    Hephzibah Children'S Association · Oak Park, IL · 2024

    Helping families in need.

  • $5,000

    Inspiration Corporation · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To help people affected by homelessness.

  • $5,000

    Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL · 2024

    To support the zoo.

  • $5,000

    One Goal · Chicago, IL · 2024

    Providing educational support to underpriviledged children

  • $5,000

    Ravinia Festival Association · Chicago, IL · 2024

    Annual fund

  • $5,000

    The 1916 Redan Foundation · Lake Bluff, IL · 2024

    Providing merit and need based scholarships.

  • $5,000

    Wikimedia Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024

    Encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual content.

  • $5,000

    Bear Care · Lake Forest, IL · 2023

    To fund programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community.

  • $5,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Bethesda, MD · 2023

    Fostering development of treatments.

  • $5,000

    Hephzibah Children'S Association · Oak Park, IL · 2023

    Helping families in need.

  • $5,000

    Inspiration Corporation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To help people affected by homelessness.

  • $5,000

    Lincoln Park Zoo · Chicago, IL · 2023

    To support the zoo.

  • $5,000

    One Goal · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Providing educational support to underpriviledged children

  • $5,000

    Bear Care · Lake Forest, IL · 2022

    To fund programs focused on improving the quality of life for people in the Chicagoland community.

  • $5,000

    Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Bethesda, MD · 2022

    Fostering development of treatments.

  • $5,000

    Eths Foundation · Evanston, IL · 2022

    To support students by creating a path beyond high school

  • $5,000

    First Tee · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Support youth charitable mission.

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