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    Nsts Charitable Foundation

    ActivePhilanthropy & Voluntarism
    Waukegan, ILWebsite8473364430

    About Nsts Charitable Foundation

    NSTS Charitable Foundation concentrates modest, local philanthropy in Lake County, IL, supporting organizations that meet practical community needs and youth development. Their giving emphasizes hands-on youth programs, basic household assistance, and affordable housing-related efforts, with repeated support to a small set of local partners.

    Focus Areas

    Youth conservation and outdoor workforce training (Youth Conservation Corps)Youth financial education / fintech curriculum in schools (Banzai Inc)Provision of beds and basic household furnishings for families in need (Bed Ministry of St Joseph)Local affordable housing and home-repair assistance (Habitat for Humanity - Lake County)

    Who They Fund

    school-aged childrenstudentsschool organizations

    Giving Approach

    Small-to-moderate number of grants concentrated locally; repeat and multi-year funding to a few core partners rather than broad, one-off awards. Total giving is modest and targeted to direct-service organizations addressing immediate community needs and youth programs.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $189K

    Total Assets

    $1.3M

    Total Revenue

    $0

    Total Expenses

    $71K

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $5K.

    25th Percentile

    $1K

    Median

    $5K

    75th Percentile

    $5K

    Geographic Reach

    Regional3 states funded

    About 77% of grants go to recipients in WI.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    EIN: 87-4356018
    4 filings on record

    Funding Style

    event sponsorshipone-time contributiondirect support

    Notable grantees: Youth Conservation Corps, Banzai Inc, Habitat for Humanity - Lake County, Bed Ministry of St Joseph

    Topics

    reading/literacy promotionbook-based competitionschool/educational extracurricular activity
    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Habitat for Humanity Lake CountyGurnee, IL$10,0002026Contribution
    Bed Ministry of Saint JosephLibertyville, IL$10,0002026Contribution
    Youth Conservation CorpsWaukegan, IL$10,0002026Contribution
    Banzai IncProvo, UT$9,9952026Contribution
    Saint Joseph Food PantryLibertyville, IL$5,0002026Contribution
    Just for KidsWaukegan, IL$5,0002026Contribution
    College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL$5,0002026Contribution
    Siena Catholic Schools of RacineRacine, WI$5,0002026Contribution
    Faith Lutheran ChurchBensenville, IL$2,0002026Contribution
    A Safe PlaceZion, IL$1,1002026Contribution
    Waukegan Historical SocietyWaukegan, IL$1,0002026Contribution
    Nicasa Behavioral Health ServicesRound Lake, IL$1,0002026Contribution
    St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TN$6002026Contribution
    The Chapel Care CenterLibertyville, IL$5002026Contribution
    Benedictine SistersChicago, IL$5002026Contribution
    Cunningham Childrens HomeUrbana, IL$5002026Contribution
    Plainfield Lions CharitiesShorewood, IL$5002026Contribution
    Wags 2 WishesPlainfield, IL$5002026Contribution
    Fill a Heart 4 KidsLake Forest, IL$3002026Contribution
    Man Up To CancerCape Elizabeth, ME$2502026Contribution
    Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, IL$2502026Contribution
    Camp Kesem at Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI$2502026Contribution
    Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL$2502026Contribution
    Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KS$2502026Contribution
    Chad Tough Defeat DIPG FoundationSaline, MI$2002026Contribution
    The American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD$1202026Contribution
    Lurie Childrens Hospital of ChicagoCarol Stream, IL$1002026Contribution
    Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, IL$1002026Contribution
    WrightWay RescueMorton Grove, IL$1002026Contribution
    Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenAtlanta, GA$1002026Contribution
    Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer FoundationSt Charles, IL$202026Contribution
    Youth Conservation CorpWaukegan, IL$11,0002025Contribution
    Bed Ministry of St JosephLibertyville, IL$10,0002025Donation
    Habitat of Humanity Lake CountyWaukegan, IL$10,0002025Contribution
    Banzai IncProvo, UT$9,9952025Contribution
    Siena Catholic Schools of RacineRacine, WI$5,0002025Donation
    College of Lake County ScholarshipGrayslake, IL$5,0002025Contribution
    Just For KidsWaukegan, IL$3,0002025Contribution
    Special Recreation Association of Central Lake CountyVernon Hills, IL$3,0002025Contribution
    Carmel Catholic High SchoolMundelein, IL$1,0002025Donation
    Nicasa Behavioral Health ServicesRound Lake, IL$1,0002025Donation
    Hospice AlliancePleasant Prairie, WI$1,0002025Donation
    A Safe PlaceZion, IL$1,0002025Donation
    Caddie and Leadership AcademyKenosha, WI$1,0002025Donation
    Kenosha Literacy CouncilKenosha, WI$5352025Contribution to Battle of the Bookworms
    AAUW PreschoolWaukegan, IL$5002025Donation
    Youth Conservation CorpWaukegan, IL$10,0002024Contribution
    Banzai IncProvo, UT$9,9952024Contribution
    Boys and Girls Club of Lake CountyWaukegan, IL$5,0002024Contribution
    Community Action Partnership Lake CountyWaukegan, IL$5,0002024Contribution

    Habitat for Humanity Lake County

    $10,000
    Gurnee, IL2026

    Contribution

    Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph

    $10,000
    Libertyville, IL2026

    Contribution

    Youth Conservation Corps

    $10,000
    Waukegan, IL2026

    Contribution

    Banzai Inc

    $9,995
    Provo, UT2026

    Contribution

    Saint Joseph Food Pantry

    $5,000
    Libertyville, IL2026

    Contribution

    Just for Kids

    $5,000
    Waukegan, IL2026

    Contribution

    College of Lake County

    $5,000
    Grayslake, IL2026

    Contribution

    Siena Catholic Schools of Racine

    $5,000
    Racine, WI2026

    Contribution

    Faith Lutheran Church

    $2,000
    Bensenville, IL2026

    Contribution

    A Safe Place

    $1,100
    Zion, IL2026

    Contribution

    Waukegan Historical Society

    $1,000
    Waukegan, IL2026

    Contribution

    Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

    $1,000
    Round Lake, IL2026

    Contribution

    St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

    $600
    Memphis, TN2026

    Contribution

    The Chapel Care Center

    $500
    Libertyville, IL2026

    Contribution

    Benedictine Sisters

    $500
    Chicago, IL2026

    Contribution

    Cunningham Childrens Home

    $500
    Urbana, IL2026

    Contribution

    Plainfield Lions Charities

    $500
    Shorewood, IL2026

    Contribution

    Wags 2 Wishes

    $500
    Plainfield, IL2026

    Contribution

    Fill a Heart 4 Kids

    $300
    Lake Forest, IL2026

    Contribution

    Man Up To Cancer

    $250
    Cape Elizabeth, ME2026

    Contribution

    Northern Illinois Food Bank

    $250
    Geneva, IL2026

    Contribution

    Camp Kesem at Marquette University

    $250
    Milwaukee, WI2026

    Contribution

    Greater Chicago Food Depository

    $250
    Chicago, IL2026

    Contribution

    Wounded Warrior Project

    $250
    Topeka, KS2026

    Contribution

    Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation

    $200
    Saline, MI2026

    Contribution

    The American Cancer Society

    $120
    Hagerstown, MD2026

    Contribution

    Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

    $100
    Carol Stream, IL2026

    Contribution

    Ronald McDonald House

    $100
    Chicago, IL2026

    Contribution

    WrightWay Rescue

    $100
    Morton Grove, IL2026

    Contribution

    Shriners Hospitals for Children

    $100
    Atlanta, GA2026

    Contribution

    Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation

    $20
    St Charles, IL2026

    Contribution

    Youth Conservation Corp

    $11,000
    Waukegan, IL2025

    Contribution

    Bed Ministry of St Joseph

    $10,000
    Libertyville, IL2025

    Donation

    Habitat of Humanity Lake County

    $10,000
    Waukegan, IL2025

    Contribution

    Banzai Inc

    $9,995
    Provo, UT2025

    Contribution

    Siena Catholic Schools of Racine

    $5,000
    Racine, WI2025

    Donation

    College of Lake County Scholarship

    $5,000
    Grayslake, IL2025

    Contribution

    Just For Kids

    $3,000
    Waukegan, IL2025

    Contribution

    Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County

    $3,000
    Vernon Hills, IL2025

    Contribution

    Carmel Catholic High School

    $1,000
    Mundelein, IL2025

    Donation

    Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

    $1,000
    Round Lake, IL2025

    Donation

    Hospice Alliance

    $1,000
    Pleasant Prairie, WI2025

    Donation

    A Safe Place

    $1,000
    Zion, IL2025

    Donation

    Caddie and Leadership Academy

    $1,000
    Kenosha, WI2025

    Donation

    Kenosha Literacy Council

    $535
    Kenosha, WI2025

    Contribution to Battle of the Bookworms

    AAUW Preschool

    $500
    Waukegan, IL2025

    Donation

    Youth Conservation Corp

    $10,000
    Waukegan, IL2024

    Contribution

    Banzai Inc

    $9,995
    Provo, UT2024

    Contribution

    Boys and Girls Club of Lake County

    $5,000
    Waukegan, IL2024

    Contribution

    Community Action Partnership Lake County

    $5,000
    Waukegan, IL2024

    Contribution