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Master Educational Assistance Foundation: 51 grants to organizations, $379,601 (tax year ended December 2025)
Master Educational Assistance Foundation, a private foundation in Oak Park, IL, paid 51 grants to organizations totaling $379,601 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 12, 2026. The largest was $48,000 to Liberty Forever Foundation in Chicago, IL for contributior.
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- EIN
- 363542174
- Based in
- Oak Park, IL
- Assets
- $7,934,934
- Grants paid
- $384,281
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 12, 2026, IRS object ID 202601329349104535. It reported $384,281 in grants paid; 51 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Forever Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $48,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Christ the King College Prep | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $37,585 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $28,298 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Frieda Inc | Wheeling, IL | Contributior | Crime and legal-related | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lansing Catholic High School | Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Resilience Partners NFP | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Community improvement and capacity building | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Frances of Rome School | Cicero, IL | Contributior | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Pilsen Promise Project | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Human services | $17,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $16,381 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Police Marine Corps LG | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $13,460 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Windy City Athletes | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Spiritual Integ Arts | Towson, MD | Contributior | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brotherhood for the Fallen | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Crime and legal-related | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Pius V School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abc Pilsen Athletics | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $5,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| El Nino Rey | Northbrook, IL | Contributior | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opportunity Knocks | River Forest, IL | Contributior | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Agnes of Bohemia School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Scholarship | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| De La Salle High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $4,400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Romeoville Fire Academy | Romeoville, IL | Scholarship | $3,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | Education | $3,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Police Memorial Found | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emerald Society | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tunnel To Towers | Staten Island, NY | Contributior | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hope Family Services | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ignite the Spirit | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Youth development | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Andrews Luthern School | Park Ridge, IL | Scholarship | $2,550 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chesterton Academy | Lisle, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gerry's Cafe | Arlington HTS, IL | Contributior | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paralyzed Marine | Valparison, IN | Contributior | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $2,249 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Ann School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Echoing Hope Ranch | Hereford, AZ | Contributior | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Empowering Gardens | River Forest, IL | Contributior | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois Cops | Montgomery, IL | Contributior | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Daughter of St Thomas | Westchester, IL | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| House of the Good Shepherd | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Memphis Music School | Memphis, TN | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Nash School | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Smith Music School | Nashville, TN | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Catherinest Lucy School | Oak Park, IL | Contributior | $1,178 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bibbee Animal Hospital | Bisbee, AZ | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| CPD Sergeants Association | Chicago, IL | Contribuitor | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| God Is Able MB Church | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| House of Hope | Davao, RP | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ups for Downs | Schaumburg, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Us Marines Foundation | Triangle, VA | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feed Our Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Contributior | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 6, 2025, IRS object ID 202501589349100000. It reported $329,313 in grants paid; 56 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ the KNG College Prep | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $25,935 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Liberty Forever Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $23,828 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | Education | $23,187 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pilsen Promise Project | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Human services | $20,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Frieda Inc Foundation | Wheeling, IL | Contributior | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Resilience Partners | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Frances of Rome | Cicero, IL | Contributior | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Integrated Arts | Towson, MD | Contributior | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Agnes of Bohemia | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $9,382 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Scholarship | Education | $8,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $8,482 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Arts, culture and humanities | $8,189 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chicago Police Marine Corp LG | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lansing High School | Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Pius V School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Catherine University | St Paul, MN | Scholarship | Education | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Plus V School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lifetough Kids Foundation | Chcicago, IL | Contributior | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Andrew Lutheran School | Park Ridge, IL | Scholarship | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Abc Pilsen Athletics | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $4,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | Scholarship | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Brotherhood for Fallen | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Crime and legal-related | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Grand School | Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Associated Builders Illinois Chapter | Springfield, IL | Scholarship | $3,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opportunity Knocks | River Forest, IL | Contributior | Human services | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Resurrection Project | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Housing and shelter | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| El Nino Rey | Northbrook, IL | Contributior | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | Scholarship | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| College of Dupage | Glen Ellyn, IL | Scholarship | $2,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Catherinest Lucy | Oak Park, IL | Scholarship | $2,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Echoing Hope Ranch | Hereford, AZ | Contributior | Mental health and crisis intervention | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Morton College | Cicero, IL | Scholarship | $1,780 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Academy High School | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| House of Good Shepherd | Chicago, IL | Contributior | Human services | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Memphis Music School | Memphis, TN | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Savannah Tree Foundation | Savannah, GA | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Smith Music School | Nashville, TN | Contributior | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Academy High School | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emerald Society | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Empowering Gardens | River Forest, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Forty Strong Kids | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| God Is Able MB Church | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| House of Hope | Davao, RP | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | Contributior | Education | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lake FC Soccer Club | Evanston, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Little Sisters of Poor | Palatine, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rosary Hill Home | Justice, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Labre School | Ashland, MT | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Paul Church | Chicago, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ups for Downs | Schaumburg, IL | Contributior | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oak Park Police Fop | Oak Park, IL | Contributior | $930 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Agnes of Bohemia | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Laurence HS | Burbank, IL | Contributior | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Human services | $48,800 |
| Education | $47,787 |
| Crime and legal-related | $32,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $18,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $8,189 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $4,000 |
| Youth development | $3,000 |
| Housing and shelter | $3,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $597,051 |
| Maryland | $44,863 |
| Michigan | $30,500 |
| Minnesota | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | $6,000 |
| Ohio | $5,000 |
| Indiana | $5,000 |
| Arizona | $5,000 |
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Updated May 12, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.