The BJB Foundation concentrates on faith-affiliated humanitarian and social service work, making large unrestricted gifts to both international relief agencies and local Catholic/Franciscan institutions. Their funding supports broad organizational capacity (unrestricted support) rather than narrowly restricted projects, with notable emphasis on disability services, higher education tied to religious orders, and homelessness/outreach in the Chicago area.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants with a small number of recipients; favors unrestricted grants to established faith-based organizations and shows repeat support (multiple gifts to the same major international grantee).
Bjb Foundation’s recent giving is defined by very large unrestricted support to faith-linked humanitarian and social service organizations. The single largest grant on file is a $1,309,486 award to World Vision Inc for the organization’s tax-exempt purpose, followed by another seven-figure gift of $1,246,874 to the same recipient in 2023. Those grants sit alongside sizable support for Chicago-area Catholic and Franciscan institutions, including $300,000 to Misericordia Foundation and $200,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The pattern points to a funder that backs organizational capacity rather than narrow projects. In the Chicago area, the foundation also supports homelessness, youth services, disability services, and religious education. Recent awards include Franciscan Outreach, By the Hand Club for Kids, Catholic Theological Union, and Catholic Church Extension Society. Several grantees appear more than once across the recent record, showing continuity in the foundation’s relationships and a mix of local and international priorities. The recurring use of unrestricted language suggests flexible funding is a defining feature of the foundation’s approach.
A clear theme in Bjb Foundation’s grantmaking is faith-based humanitarian aid. World Vision Inc received the foundation’s two largest awards, including a $1,309,486 grant in 2025 and a $1,246,874 grant in 2023, both described as support for the organization’s tax-exempt purpose or general support. Another strand is Catholic social service work in Chicago: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago received $200,000 for general support, while Catholic Charities of the Archidioceses of Chicago received $50,000 as an unrestricted grant. The foundation also backs Franciscan and homelessness-related services, with grants to Franciscan Outreach and Journeys the Road Home. Disability services are another recurring area, reflected in support for Misericordia Foundation and Avenues of Independence. Religious education appears as well through Catholic Theological Union and Rowan University Foundation.
Bjb Foundation gives at a wide spread of sizes: the 25th percentile grant is $10,000, the median is $21,250, and the 75th percentile is $200,000. The recent record shows both one-time awards and repeated support across years, including multiple grants to World Vision Inc, By the Hand Club for Kids, Catholic Theological Union, Franciscan Outreach, Wings Program Inc, Journeys the Road Home, and Angels for Hospice. That repeat giving points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent grants are frequently described as unrestricted or general support, indicating a flexible, organization-level funding style.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $200K, with a median of $21K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$21K
75th Percentile
$200K
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Notable grantees: World Vision, Inc., Misericordia Foundation / Misericordia-related institutions, Franciscan Outreach
Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Illinois: 86% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and Illinois is also the top state by grant count. Chicago anchors much of the activity, with awards to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, By the Hand Club for Kids, Franciscan Outreach, Catholic Theological Union, and Angels for Hospice. Other Illinois recipient cities include Palatine and Park Ridge. Outside Illinois, notable recipients include Federal Way, Washington; Dallas, Pennsylvania; and Glassboro, New Jersey. All recent grants in the file go to U.S. recipients.
The recent grants point to faith-affiliated humanitarian and social service organizations, especially Catholic and Franciscan institutions. Examples include World Vision Inc for international relief, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Franciscan Outreach, and disability-service organizations such as Misericordia Foundation and Avenues of Independence.
Yes. Many recent awards are labeled unrestricted grant or general support. The largest grant on file, $1,309,486 to World Vision Inc, was unrestricted support for the organization’s tax-exempt purpose, and other recent unrestricted awards went to By the Hand Club for Kids, Catholic Theological Union, and Franciscan Outreach.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $21,250, and a 75th percentile of $200,000. That range reflects a mix of smaller operating gifts and several larger six-figure awards.
Its giving is concentrated in Illinois, which accounts for 86% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state and is also the top state by grant count. Chicago is the main city appearing in the recent grants list, with additional Illinois recipients in Palatine and Park Ridge.
Yes. World Vision Inc appears with two seven-figure grants across 2023 and 2025. Other recurring recipients include By the Hand Club for Kids, Catholic Theological Union, Franciscan Outreach, Wings Program Inc, Journeys the Road Home, and Angels for Hospice.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD VISION INC | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $1,309,486 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MISERICORIDA UNIVERSTY | DALLAS, PA | $300,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS | CHICAGO, IL | $150,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FRANCISCAN OUTREACH | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHIDIOCESES OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| AVENUES OF INDEPENDENCE | PARK RIDGE, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WINGS PROGRAM INC | PALATINE, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JOURNEYS THE ROAD HOME | PALATINE, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | GLASSBORO, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ANGELS FOR HOSPICE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WORLD VISION INC | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $2,379,058 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MISERICORDIA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $300,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN OUTREACH | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $27,100 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OLD ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC EXTENSION | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WINGS PROGRAM INC | PALATINE, IL | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARSHIP APPEAL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JOURNEYS THE ROAD HOME | PALATINE, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE | PARK RIDGE, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANGELS FOR HOSPICE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE RORY BELLE FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $500 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD VISION INC | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $1,246,874 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MISERICORDIA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $300,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BY THE HAND CLUB FOR KIDS | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRANCISCAN OUTREACH | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC EXTENSION | CHICAGO, IL | $22,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WINGS PROGRAM INC | PALATINE, IL | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARSHIP APPEAL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JOURNEYS THE ROAD HOME | PALATINE, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE | PARK RIDGE, IL | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REV ROBERT E MCLAUGHLIN FAITH FOUNDATION | PARK RIDGE, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANGELS FOR HOSPICE FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
WORLD VISION INC
$1,309,486UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
MISERICORIDA UNIVERSTY
$300,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION
$100,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHIDIOCESES OF CHICAGO
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL
$10,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
ANGELS FOR HOSPICE
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE
WORLD VISION INC
$2,379,058GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OLD ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC EXTENSION
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARSHIP APPEAL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ANGELS FOR HOSPICE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE RORY BELLE FOUNDATION
$500GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION AT CHICAGO
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC EXTENSION
$22,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CARDINALS ANNUAL STEWARSHIP APPEAL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
REV ROBERT E MCLAUGHLIN FAITH FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ANGELS FOR HOSPICE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT