From public IRS filings
BEARS CARE
LAKE FOREST, IL · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT PEOPLE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, YOUTH ATHLETICS, AND MEDICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH AWARENESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BREAST AND OVARIAN CANCER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.6M
Total expenses
$2.9M
Total assets
$797K
Program expense ratio
96%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds BEARS CARE
$1.6M in foundation grants on record from 16 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Nfl Foundation | $1M | 39 |
| Impactassetsinc | $150K | 2 |
| Kadens Family Foundation | $110K | 2 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $61K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $44K | 4 |
| Kevin & Greta Warren Family Foundation | $36K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $35K | 3 |
| Portes Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Horejsi Charitable Foundation | $20K | 1 |
| Harry F Chaddick and Elaine Chaddick Foundation | $20K | 3 |
Leadership
J GARY FENCIK — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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