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.
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.
$189K
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$71K
Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 77% of grants go to recipients in WI.
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Notable grantees: Youth Conservation Corps, Banzai Inc, Habitat for Humanity - Lake County, Bed Ministry of St Joseph
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Lake County | Gurnee, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph | Libertyville, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Youth Conservation Corps | Waukegan, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Banzai Inc | Provo, UT | $9,995 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Saint Joseph Food Pantry | Libertyville, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Just for Kids | Waukegan, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine | Racine, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Bensenville, IL | $2,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | $1,100 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Waukegan Historical Society | Waukegan, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Nicasa Behavioral Health Services | Round Lake, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | Contribution |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $600 | 2026 | Contribution |
| The Chapel Care Center | Libertyville, IL | $500 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Benedictine Sisters | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Cunningham Childrens Home | Urbana, IL | $500 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Plainfield Lions Charities | Shorewood, IL | $500 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Wags 2 Wishes | Plainfield, IL | $500 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | $300 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Man Up To Cancer | Cape Elizabeth, ME | $250 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | $250 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Camp Kesem at Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | $250 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | $250 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation | Saline, MI | $200 | 2026 | Contribution |
| The American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | $120 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Carol Stream, IL | $100 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Ronald McDonald House | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2026 | Contribution |
| WrightWay Rescue | Morton Grove, IL | $100 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | $100 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation | St Charles, IL | $20 | 2026 | Contribution |
| Youth Conservation Corp | Waukegan, IL | $11,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Bed Ministry of St Joseph | Libertyville, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Habitat of Humanity Lake County | Waukegan, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Banzai Inc | Provo, UT | $9,995 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Siena Catholic Schools of Racine | Racine, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| College of Lake County Scholarship | Grayslake, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Just For Kids | Waukegan, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County | Vernon Hills, IL | $3,000 | 2025 | Contribution |
| Carmel Catholic High School | Mundelein, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Nicasa Behavioral Health Services | Round Lake, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Hospice Alliance | Pleasant Prairie, WI | $1,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Caddie and Leadership Academy | Kenosha, WI | $1,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Kenosha Literacy Council | Kenosha, WI | $535 | 2025 | Contribution to Battle of the Bookworms |
| AAUW Preschool | Waukegan, IL | $500 | 2025 | Donation |
| Youth Conservation Corp | Waukegan, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | Contribution |
| Banzai Inc | Provo, UT | $9,995 | 2024 | Contribution |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | Contribution |
| Community Action Partnership Lake County | Waukegan, IL | $5,000 | 2024 | Contribution |
Habitat for Humanity Lake County
$10,000Contribution
Bed Ministry of Saint Joseph
$10,000Contribution
Youth Conservation Corps
$10,000Contribution
Banzai Inc
$9,995Contribution
Saint Joseph Food Pantry
$5,000Contribution
Just for Kids
$5,000Contribution
College of Lake County
Contribution
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine
$5,000Contribution
Faith Lutheran Church
$2,000Contribution
A Safe Place
$1,100Contribution
Waukegan Historical Society
$1,000Contribution
Nicasa Behavioral Health Services
$1,000Contribution
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
$600Contribution
The Chapel Care Center
$500Contribution
Benedictine Sisters
$500Contribution
Cunningham Childrens Home
$500Contribution
Plainfield Lions Charities
$500Contribution
Wags 2 Wishes
$500Contribution
Fill a Heart 4 Kids
$300Contribution
Man Up To Cancer
$250Contribution
Northern Illinois Food Bank
$250Contribution
Camp Kesem at Marquette University
$250Contribution
Greater Chicago Food Depository
$250Contribution
Wounded Warrior Project
$250Contribution
Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation
$200Contribution
The American Cancer Society
$120Contribution
Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
$100Contribution
Ronald McDonald House
$100Contribution
WrightWay Rescue
$100Contribution
Shriners Hospitals for Children
$100Contribution
Cals Angels Pediatric Cancer Foundation
$20Contribution
Youth Conservation Corp
$11,000Contribution
Bed Ministry of St Joseph
$10,000Donation
Habitat of Humanity Lake County
$10,000Contribution
Banzai Inc
$9,995Contribution
Siena Catholic Schools of Racine
$5,000Donation
College of Lake County Scholarship
$5,000Contribution
Just For Kids
$3,000Contribution
Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County
$3,000Contribution
Carmel Catholic High School
$1,000Donation
Nicasa Behavioral Health Services
$1,000Donation
Hospice Alliance
$1,000Donation
A Safe Place
$1,000Donation
Caddie and Leadership Academy
$1,000Donation
Kenosha Literacy Council
$535Contribution to Battle of the Bookworms
AAUW Preschool
$500Donation
Youth Conservation Corp
$10,000Contribution
Banzai Inc
$9,995Contribution
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
$5,000Contribution
Community Action Partnership Lake County
$5,000Contribution