The Sulzer Family Foundation makes a small number of sizable, unrestricted grants rather than many project-specific awards. All recorded giving is concentrated (three grants totaling $800,000) and designated as general operating support, suggesting an emphasis on flexible funding for a limited set of recurring grantees, likely in or around Chicago. The foundation appears to prefer long-term, trust-based relationships with beneficiaries rather than broad, program-specific investments.
Concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants (three grants totaling $800K) all for unrestricted general support; repeat funding pattern to the same listed recipient(s) rather than many one‑off awards.
Notable grantees: SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE (aggregated recipient listing — all $800,000 across 3 grants)
$800K
$6M
$1.2M
$419K
Most grants fall between $263K and $271K, with a median of $268K.
25th Percentile
$263K
Median
$268K
75th Percentile
$271K
About 100% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | CHICAGO, IL | $275,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | CHICAGO, IL | $267,500 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND |
| SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE | CHICAGO, IL | $257,500 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND |
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
$275,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
$267,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND
SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
$257,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND