The Colosimo Family Foundation concentrates almost all of its giving on Christian religious institutions and faith-based education, primarily in the Chicago area. The foundation makes relatively few, large grants and repeatedly funds the same organizations (notably a Catholic shrine, a ministry organization, and a Christian college), indicating longstanding relationships with local faith communities. Its support appears mission-driven toward sustaining worship, ministry operations, and Christian higher education rather than broad secular causes.
Concentrated giving: a small number of large grants, often repeated to the same faith-based grantees rather than many one-off gifts; geographically focused around local Chicago-area religious institutions.
A defining feature of the Colosimo Family Foundation is its repeated support for the same Catholic and Christian institutions in the Chicago area, including The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Restoration Ministries, and Trinity Christian College. The pattern points to relationship-based giving rather than a wide portfolio of dispersed grants. Recent awards range from six-figure support for worship and ministry institutions to smaller grants for faith-based schools and church programs, with the foundation backing both operational needs and longer-term institutional sustainment. The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii stands out in the recent record, receiving $230,000 in 2025 after earlier grants of $195,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024. Restoration Ministries also appears as a recurring recipient, with $160,000 in 2024, $140,000 in 2023, and $75,000 in 2025. Trinity Christian College likewise receives repeated support, including $105,000 in 2025, $60,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2023. Across the grant list, the foundation’s priorities are closely tied to worship, ministry programming, Christian education, and the institutions that sustain those activities.
Catholic pilgrimage-site support is one of the foundation’s clearest themes. The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii in Chicago received $230,000 in 2025, following $195,000 in 2023 and $160,000 in 2024, showing sustained support for that institution. Christian education is another major focus. Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights received $105,000 in 2025, $60,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2023. The foundation also supported Elim Christian School in Crestwood with $35,000 in 2025 and the same amount in both 2023 and 2024. Ministry programming appears in grants to Restoration Ministries in Harvey, which received $160,000 in 2024, $140,000 in 2023, and $75,000 in 2025. Parkview Church in Orland Park also received repeated support, including $60,000 in 2024 and 2023, and $30,000 in 2025.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile, even though the recent record also includes much larger awards. The pattern is repeat-oriented: several recipients appear across multiple years, including a shrine, a ministry organization, a Christian college, a church, and a Christian school. That points to ongoing institutional support rather than one-time project funding. The available data does not describe an application process, and the foundation is not a fund for individuals.
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Most grants fall between $20K and $60K, with a median of $35K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$35K
75th Percentile
$60K
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Notable grantees: THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII, RESTORATION MINISTRIES, TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLOGE
Grantmaking is strongly concentrated in Illinois, which accounts for 86% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Chicago, Harvey, Palos Heights, Orland Park, and Crestwood appear repeatedly among recipient locations, showing a clear Chicago-area focus. Outside Illinois, the recent record includes Chesterfield, Missouri, and Birmingham, Alabama, but the portfolio remains overwhelmingly local and U.S.-based.
The recent grants show a strong focus on Catholic and Christian institutions: a pilgrimage shrine, parish and evangelical ministries, Christian schools, a Christian college, and church-based programming. The recipient list also includes a homeless shelter, but faith-based organizations dominate the record.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, Restoration Ministries, Trinity Christian College, Parkview Church, Elim Christian School, Spirit of God Fellowship, Teen Reach, and Contemplative-good Shepard Sisters. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing institutional relationships.
The listed grant-size distribution is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants also include larger awards such as $230,000 and $195,000, showing that some institutions receive substantially above-median support.
Illinois is the main giving state, with 86% of grants going to recipients in IL. Recent recipient cities include Chicago, Harvey, Palos Heights, Orland Park, and Crestwood, so the giving is concentrated in the Chicago area.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, according to the provided data.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| RESTORATION MINISTRIES | HARVEY, IL | $110,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| PARKVIEW CHURCH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CRESTWOOD, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| TEEN REACH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS | CHESTERFIELD, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP | HARVEY, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII | CHICAGO, IL | $230,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLOGE | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $105,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| RESTORATION MINISTRIES | HARVEY, IL | $75,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| MEN OF ISSACHAR | HARVEY, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP | HARVEY, IL | $35,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CRESTWOOD, IL | $35,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PARKVIEW CHURCH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| TEEN REACH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS | CHESTERFIELD, MO | $12,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII | CHICAGO, IL | $160,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| RESTORATION MINISTRIES | HARVEY, IL | $160,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $60,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| PARKVIEW CHURCH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $60,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| MEN OF ISSACHAR | HARVEY, IL | $50,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CRESTWOOD, IL | $35,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| TEEN REACH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP | HARVEY, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS | CHESTERFIELD, MO | $12,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPELI | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| THE FIREHOUSE MINISTRY CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $2,000 | 2024 | HOMELESS SHELTER |
| THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII | CHICAGO, IL | $195,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
| RESTORATION MINISTRIES | HARVEY, IL | $140,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
| PARKVIEW CHURCH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $60,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
| MEN OF ISSACHAR | HARVEY, IL | $50,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $50,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CRESTWOOD, IL | $35,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP | HARVEY, IL | $25,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
| TEEN REACH | ORLAND PARK, IL | $20,000 | 2023 | EDUCATION |
| CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS | CHESTERFIELD, MO | $12,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII
$200,000RELIGIOUS
PARKVIEW CHURCH
$30,000RELIGIOUS
ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$25,000EDUCATION
TEEN REACH
$25,000EDUCATION
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION
CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS
$10,000RELIGIOUS
SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP
$10,000RELIGIOUS
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII
$230,000RELIGIOUS
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLOGE
$105,000EDUCATION
MEN OF ISSACHAR
$50,000EDUCATION
SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP
$35,000RELIGIOUS
ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$35,000EDUCATION
PARKVIEW CHURCH
$30,000RELIGIOUS
TEEN REACH
$25,000EDUCATION
CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS
$12,000RELIGIOUS
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII
$160,000RELIGIOUS
RESTORATION MINISTRIES
$160,000RELIGIOUS
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
$60,000EDUCATION
PARKVIEW CHURCH
$60,000RELIGIOUS
MEN OF ISSACHAR
$50,000EDUCATION
ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$35,000EDUCATION
TEEN REACH
$25,000EDUCATION
SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP
$25,000RELIGIOUS
CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS
$12,000RELIGIOUS
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
$10,000EDUCATION
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPELI
$10,000RELIGIOUS
THE FIREHOUSE MINISTRY CENTER
$2,000HOMELESS SHELTER
THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF POMPEII
$195,000RELIGIOUS
PARKVIEW CHURCH
$60,000RELIGIOUS
MEN OF ISSACHAR
$50,000EDUCATION
TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
$50,000EDUCATION
ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$35,000EDUCATION
SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP
$25,000RELIGIOUS
TEEN REACH
$20,000EDUCATION
CONTEMPLATIVE-GOOD SHEPARD SISTERS
$12,000RELIGIOUS