BEST WALTER & EDITH FOUNDATION
$5.0M
Total Assets (2018)
N/A
Total Giving (2018)
116
Grants on File (2018–2025)
N/A
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WALTER EDITH BEST FOUNDATION ADM
Phone
3124616301
Deadlines
YEAR ROUND APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
How to Apply
PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED, AT ANY TIME, IN WRITING TO FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR.
Restrictions
THE WALTER J. AND EDITH E. BEST FOUNDATION GIVE GRANTS TO SUCH ONE OR
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $5.0M | $423K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $5.5M | $113K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $5.8M | $456K | N/A |
| 2023 | $270K | $4.7M | $219K | 39 |
| 2024 | N/A | $5.3M | $280K | N/A |
| 2025 | N/A | $5.6M | $293K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 116 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$8K
Maximum
$20K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| BMO BANK N A | CO-TRUSTEE | $64K |
| BMO HARRIS BANK N A | CO-TRUSTEE | $53K |
| THOMAS J KUHN | CO-TRUSTEE | $32K |
Grants Awarded (116 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Northwestern Memoral Foundation | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Children's Hosp of | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | ARLINGTON, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ANN AND ROBERT LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSP OF | CHICAGO, IL | $20,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ASCENSION AUTISM SPECTRUM (ASDDRC) | BOLINGBROOK, IL | $17,500 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES - CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | $15,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ELIM CHRISTIAN SERVICES | ORLAND PARK, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| EDWARD FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| EDWARD FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE | WHEATON, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES - CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| EDWARD FOUNDATION | NAPERVILLE, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| CASA KANE COUNTY | GENEVA, IL | $10,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURE CHEST | ORLAND PARK, IL | $8,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |