
The purpose of the Edward and Wanda Jordan Family Foundation is to perpetuate the charitable intent of the Jordan family by the encouragement of education, scientific research and spiritual ministries through voluntary grants to select organizations. The Foundation is especially focused on promoting the education, welfare and quality of life of children and youth.
The Edward & Wanda Jordan Family Foundation Co Deborah Duvair gives voluntary grants tied to education, scientific research, spiritual ministries, and the welfare and quality of life of children and youth. That mission shows up in grants to organizations working with children, families, and people facing housing instability, disability, and health needs. In 2025, one of the larger awards went to Asp in Riverwoods, Illinois, for serving the social needs of people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, alongside repeated support for the same group for a new training facility. The foundation also supported Women’s Care Center in South Bend, Indiana, for mothers and babies, and The Harbour in Park Ridge, Illinois, for safe housing for young children. Its portfolio includes direct-service work as well as research and evaluation, reflecting a mix of practical assistance and inquiry-based support. Recent grants also reach veteran services, food assistance, and youth-focused housing, which fits the foundation’s stated interest in improving the education, welfare, and quality of life of children and youth.
In disability services, the foundation gave $75,000 to Asp in Riverwoods for serving the social needs of people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and another $50,000 to the same organization for a new training facility. In maternal and infant support, it awarded $70,000 to Women’s Care Center in South Bend for support for mothers and babies. Housing and shelter appears in multiple grants: Appalachia Service Project in Shady Valley received $62,000 to repair homes to low-income families, and The Harbour in Park Ridge received $30,000 for safe housing for young children. The foundation also backs research tied to poverty and policy, including $35,000 to Notre Dame Leo in Notre Dame for poverty research affecting policy.
Typical grants cluster around $7,500 at the 25th percentile, a $10,000 median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile, with some larger awards above that range. The foundation’s recent list shows repeated support to the same recipients across multiple years, including Asp, Women’s Care Center, and Sam Beauford, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. It offers voluntary grants through unsolicited request forms and accepts applications for project or operating support. The structure appears to be general grantmaking/financial assistance rather than program-related investing.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Grantmaking is regional and strongly centered in Illinois: 79% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Illinois is also the top state by grant count. Recent Illinois grantees include Riverwoods, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Libertyville, Lake Villa, Mount Prospect, La Grange, and Barrington. Outside Illinois, recipients appear in Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida, showing a Midwest-heavy but multi-state pattern. All recent grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
The foundation supports organizations working in education, scientific research, spiritual ministries, and the education, welfare, and quality of life of children and youth. Recent grants also show support for housing, maternal and infant services, disability services, veteran programs, food assistance, and youth support.
Yes. Its active grant programs say unsolicited requests are accepted, including a Financial Assistance Form and Foundation Funding Request for nonprofit project or operating support.
The typical grant size is $7,500 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes awards above that range, including several grants of $35,000 to $75,000.
Illinois is the top state by grant count, and 79% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent Illinois recipients include organizations in Riverwoods, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Libertyville, Lake Villa, Mount Prospect, La Grange, and Barrington.
Yes. The recent grants list shows multiple-year support to the same recipients, including Asp, Women’s Care Center, and Sam Beauford. That pattern suggests ongoing funding relationships rather than isolated one-time grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAM BEAUFORD | RICHMOND, VA | $74,885 | 2026 | VETERAN PROGRAM |
| FORTY CARROTS | SARASOTA, FL | $55,000 | 2026 | CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION |
| ASP | RIVERWOODS, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | NEW TRAINING FACILITY |
| ASP | RIVERWOODS, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | SERVING THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. |
| COALITION FOR HOME REPAIR | PARK RIDGE, IL | $35,000 | 2026 | OPERATION SUPPORT FOR LOCAL THEATRE |
| NOTRE DAME LEO | NOTRE DAME, IN | $35,000 | 2026 | POVERTY RESEARCH AFFECTING POLICY |
| DES PLAINES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DES PLAINES, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF DES PLAINES |
| LAKE COUNTY HAVEN | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN |
| CENTER FOR CONCERN | DES PLAINES, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | PROVIDE HOUSING TO OLDER ADULTS |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | CHILD ADVOCATE PROGRAM |
| ANDRE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES HOSPITALITY TO THE COMMUNITY |
| MERCY HOME FOR BOYS | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES CHILDCARE TO HOMELESS CHILDREN |
| FREE MOM HUGS | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $20,000 | 2026 | LGTBQ SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING | DES PLAINES, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| CASA DUPAGE COUNTY | WHEATON, IL | $20,000 | 2026 | CHILD ADVOCATE PROGRAM |
| BRIGHT START LEARNING | CHICAGO, IL | $19,100 | 2026 | WOMENS LEARNING AND WELLNESS |
| UNIVERSITY OF ND LEO POVERTY | NOTRE DAME, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION METHODS TO BETTER UNDERESTAND POVERTY INTERVENTIONS. |
| CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING | DES PLAINES, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| COVENANT HOUSE | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | HOUSING MEALS FOR YOUNG HOMELESS |
| THE HARBOUR | PARK RIDGE, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | SAFE HOUSING FOR YOUNG CHILDRE |
| OUTREACH COMMUNITY MINISTRIES | CAROL STREAM, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES MENTORING PROGRAMS TO YOUTH |
| BRIDGE COMMUNITIES | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES HOUSING TO THE HOMELESS |
| JOURNEY ROAD HOME | PALATINE, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN |
| SEMPER FI FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | WILL MORRISSEY MEMORIAL |
| COALITION FOR HOME REPAIR | PARK RIDGE, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | HOME REPAIR |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRIES | WEST CHICAGO, IL | $12,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR MILK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN |
| KIDS PANTRY | MT PROSPECT, IL | $12,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO KIDS |
| SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION | ROLLING MEADOWS, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES RECREATION FOR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES |
| PEOPLE'S RESOURCE CENTER | WHEATON, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY FOR THOSE IN NEED |
| TOYS FOR TOTS | NORTH CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | TOYS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES |
| TEEN PARENT CONNECTION | DES PLAINES, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR YOUTH |
| GLEN HOUSE FOOD PANTRY | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY |
| ST PETRONILLE | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES CATHOLIC FORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY |
| MOTHERS TRUST FOUNDATION | LAKE FOREST, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S WELFARE |
| NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD PANTRIES | WEST CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR MILK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN |
| ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | DISEASE RESEARCH |
| ND ROCKETRY | NOTRE DAME, IN | $7,500 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SELF HELP CLOSET AND PANTRY OF DES | DES PLAINES, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES GROCERIES AND CLOTHING |
| THE ST STEPHEN PANTRY | OAK CREEK, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES FOOD & ESSENTIALS |
| CHRISTIAN LIBERTY | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN |
| ELK GROVE FOOD PANTRY | ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES DRY GOODS TO THE COMMUNITY |
| GLEN ELLYN FOOD PANTRY | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | FOOD INSECURITY |
| BESSIE'S TABLE | DES PLAINES, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES DINNER TO THOSE IN NEED |
| ST PETRONILLE | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES CATHOLIC FORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY |
| THE MAINE TOWNSHIP PANTRY | PARK RIDGE, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | PROVIDES FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY |
| BR RYALL YMCA | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | BASKETBALL CAMP |
| CHRISTIAN LIBERTY | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL | $3,000 | 2026 | VETERANS FOOD |
| SARET | GLEN ELLYN, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | CHRISTMAS FOOD FOR CLIENTS IN NEED |
| DUPAGE FOUNDATION NGI EVENT | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | HELP RESIDENTS UTILITZE CHARTIABLE GOALS |
| SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL | LIBERTYVILLE, IL | $2,500 | 2026 | HELPING NEIGHBORS AT SAINT ZACHARYS |
SAM BEAUFORD
$74,885VETERAN PROGRAM
ASP
$50,000NEW TRAINING FACILITY
ASP
$50,000SERVING THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
COALITION FOR HOME REPAIR
$35,000OPERATION SUPPORT FOR LOCAL THEATRE
NOTRE DAME LEO
$35,000POVERTY RESEARCH AFFECTING POLICY
DES PLAINES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$25,000SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF DES PLAINES
CASA KANE COUNTY
$20,000CHILD ADVOCATE PROGRAM
ANDRE HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY
$20,000PROVIDES HOSPITALITY TO THE COMMUNITY
MERCY HOME FOR BOYS
$20,000PROVIDES CHILDCARE TO HOMELESS CHILDREN
FREE MOM HUGS
$20,000LGTBQ SUPPORT
CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING
$20,000DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRIGHT START LEARNING
$19,100WOMENS LEARNING AND WELLNESS
UNIVERSITY OF ND LEO POVERTY
$15,000SCIENTIFIC EVALUATION METHODS TO BETTER UNDERESTAND POVERTY INTERVENTIONS.
CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING
$15,000DES PLAINES COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COVENANT HOUSE
$15,000HOUSING MEALS FOR YOUNG HOMELESS
JOURNEY ROAD HOME
$15,000HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
SEMPER FI FUND
$15,000WILL MORRISSEY MEMORIAL
COALITION FOR HOME REPAIR
$15,000HOME REPAIR
KIDS PANTRY
$12,000PROVIDES GENTLY USED CLOTHING TO KIDS
SPECIAL LEISURE SERVICES FOUNDATION
$10,000PROVIDES RECREATION FOR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES
TOYS FOR TOTS
$10,000TOYS FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES
TEEN PARENT CONNECTION
$10,000SUPPORT FOR YOUTH
GLEN HOUSE FOOD PANTRY
$10,000PROVIDES FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY
ST PETRONILLE
$10,000PROVIDES CATHOLIC FORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY
ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY
$10,000DISEASE RESEARCH
ND ROCKETRY
$7,500EDUCATION
SELF HELP CLOSET AND PANTRY OF DES
$5,000PROVIDES GROCERIES AND CLOTHING
THE ST STEPHEN PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDES FOOD & ESSENTIALS
CHRISTIAN LIBERTY
$5,000PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN
ELK GROVE FOOD PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDES DRY GOODS TO THE COMMUNITY
BESSIE'S TABLE
$5,000PROVIDES DINNER TO THOSE IN NEED
ST PETRONILLE
$5,000PROVIDES CATHOLIC FORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY
THE MAINE TOWNSHIP PANTRY
$5,000PROVIDES FOOD TO THE COMMUNITY
BR RYALL YMCA
$5,000BASKETBALL CAMP
CHRISTIAN LIBERTY
$3,000VETERANS FOOD
SARET
$2,500CHRISTMAS FOOD FOR CLIENTS IN NEED
DUPAGE FOUNDATION NGI EVENT
$2,500HELP RESIDENTS UTILITZE CHARTIABLE GOALS
SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL
$2,500HELPING NEIGHBORS AT SAINT ZACHARYS