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Bomher Family Foundation at a glance

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Bomher Family Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$194k
Granted FY2025still arriving
26
Grants FY2025still arriving
5
States reached
$50k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0195% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2025.

Education$219kRecreation & Sports$159kReligion$114kHealth$85kHuman Services$66kPhilanthropy$41kFood & Nutrition$19kArts & Culture$14kOther$0
02FY2025 · 26 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k20 grants · $48k
  • $10k–50k5 grants · $95k
  • $50k–250k1 grant · $50k
$2,500
Median grant
5
States reached
$1.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
NAZARETH ACADEMY$50,468
Notre Dame$29,500
Notre Dame$26,752
Big Shoulders Fund$15,000
Mission of Our Lady$14,040
Pinnacle Foundation$10,000
NAZARETH ACADEMY$8,015
All Chicago$7,052
Diocese of Joliet - Cathoic Charities$5,750
Anchor Cross Society$5,000
SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND$5,000
Individual grant recipient$2,700
The Troy Keip Foundation$2,500
Mundelein Seminary$2,000
Seminary Endowment Fund$2,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY20–25, $21k) land where the poverty rate runs at 13%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 88% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%Mulliganeers: $3k → 7%City Kids Camp: $250 → 13%River of Light: $3k → 14%River of Light: $1k → 14%MISERICODIA FOUNDATION: $1k → 14%HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO: $10k → 14%HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO: $1k → 14%Feeding People Through Plants: $3k → 14%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
WI
NY
OR
IN
PA
CA
VA
NM
NC
TX
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

82%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$625k · 34 repeat orgs$140k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +24% since the first grant, against +16% for those funded once.

34 repeat relationships: 11 still active in FY2025, 23 since wound down; 12 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

34
49

Total granted

$625k
$110k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+24%
+16%

Still filing today

38%
47%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 84% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $30k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24’25
EducationHuman ServicesFood & NutritionHealthPhilanthropyInternationalOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • BS
    Big Shoulders Fund
    5× · 2020–2025 · $36k · revenue +67%
  • SF
    SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
    6× · 2020–2025 · $32k · revenue +29%
  • RU
    Rush University Medical Center
    2× · 2020–2022 · $9k · revenue +30%

Funded once

  • RA
    ROBERT A REAUMOND FOUNDATION
    one grant, 2020 · $20k · revenue 0%
  • CT
    Catholic Theological Union
    one grant, 2021 · $10k
  • MS
    Montessori School of Englewood
    one grant, 2021 · $10k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Gastro Intestinal Research Foundation Inc

The GI Research Foundation works to treat, prevent, and cure digestive diseases. In collaboration with the physicians and scientists at the University of Chicago Digestive Diseases Center, we fund innovative clinical and laboratory…

Health
2
Saint Xavier University

Saint xavier university, a catholic institution inspired by the heritage of the sisters of mercy, educates persons to search for truth, think critically, communicate effectively and serve wisely and compassionately in support of human…

Education
3
The Chicago Scholars Foundation

Chicago scholars is transforming the leadership landscape of our city by resolving the fundamental barriers to success for academically driven, first generation college students from under-resourced communities.

Education
4
Kipp Chicago Schools

The team at kipp chicago schools is guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: to create a network of excellent schools in chicago that teach our students the character and academic skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond, and to…

Education
5
University of Illinois Foundation

The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is an independent and separate nonprofit entity from the University of Illinois. Our mission is to encourage and administer private gifts and serve the UI System by working closely with…

Education
6
Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Inc

Provide pediatric and subspecialty surgical, research, and educational services.

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7
Skills for Chicago

See schedule othe mission of skills is to stand as a life-changing employment resource connecting underrepresented job seekers to employers with opportunities across industries. we do this by building multi-level, trusted relationships…

Employment
8
University of Chicago Medical Center

Our mission at the university of chicago medicine is to provide superior health care through rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing. in partnership with our colleagues, we pursue life-changing…

Health
9
Pediatric Faculty Foundation Inc

We value excellence and innovation in clinical and basic research, coordinated and comprehensive patient care, ongoing physician education, and evidence-based child advocacy. our goal is to provide leadership in endeavors that promote the…

Health
10
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities.

Education
11
Chicago State Foundation

The mission of Chicago State Foundation is to advance the interest and welfare of CSU by building relationships, securing philanthropic support, stewarding assets and otherwise procuring private support on behalf of the University. Working…

Education
12
Uchicago Medicine Network Inc

Uchicago medicine network, inc. supports and encourages health and human service by providing support, directly or indirectly to ingalls memorial hospital, the university of chicago medical center, and other related tax-exempt…

Health
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is The 100 Club of Illinois; the most unlike its peers is Meals On Wheels. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

44 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 44 of the 96 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
42/44
Grantees still filing
30/44
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

Notre Dame: $124,153 · OtherNotre DameNAZARETH ACADEMY: $122,508 · OtherNAZARETH ACADEMYNOTRE DAME PARISH: $59,521 · OtherNOTRE DAME PARISHDiocese of Joliet - Cathoic Charities: $48,000 · OtherDiocese of Joliet - Cathoic CharitiesPILLARS COMMUNITY SERVICES: $46,575 · OtherPILLARS COMMUNITY SERVICESMOUNT ST JOSEPH ASSOCIATION: $34,475 · OtherMOUNT ST JOSEPH ASSOCIATIONMission of Our Lady: $20,540 · Other+64 more: $156,838 · Other+64 moreBig Shoulders Fund: $35,500 · EducationBig Should…SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $31,500 · EducationSPECIAL FO…DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY: $2,500 · Education+4 more: $3,250 · EducationROBERT A REAUMOND FOUNDATION: $20,000 · PhilanthropyTHE TROY KEIP FOUNDATION: $5,500 · PhilanthropyTHE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $1,000 · Philanthropy+1 more: $256 · PhilanthropyHonor Flight Chicago Corp: $11,000 · Human ServicesRIVER OF LIGHT LTD: $4,000 · Human ServicesFEEDING PEOPLE THROUGH PLANTS NFP: $2,500 · Human ServicesMULLIGANEERS INC: $2,500 · Human ServicesMISERICORDIA FOUNDATION: $1,000 · Human Services+1 more: $250 · Human ServicesRush University Medical Center: $9,000 · HealthAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: $1,000 · HealthCELIAC DISEASE FOUNDATION: $1,000 · HealthAmerican Heart Association Inc: $500 · HealthALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY: $7,052 · Housing & ShelterCHICAGO COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS: $3,500 · Housing & ShelterNAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC: $5,500 · Arts & CultureKenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: $5,000 · Arts & Culture
Other$612,610Education$72,750Philanthropy$26,756Human Services$21,250Health$11,500Housing & Shelter$10,552Arts & Culture$10,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetBig Shoulders Fund: $35,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetSPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $31,500 over 6y, 2.8% of budgetROBERT A REAUMOND FOUNDATION: $20,000 over 1y, 5.5% of budgetHonor Flight Chicago Corp: $11,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetRush University Medical Center: $9,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTHE TROY KEIP FOUNDATION: $5,500 over 3y, 6.4% of budgetNAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC: $5,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetRAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE 100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS: $5,000 over 1y, 0.3% of budgetKenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetGUARDIAN GROUP: $5,000 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetRIVER OF LIGHT LTD: $4,000 over 2y, 1.5% of budgetCHICAGO COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS: $3,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetPATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: $3,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFEEDING PEOPLE THROUGH PLANTS NFP: $2,500 over 1y, 1.2% of budgetMULLIGANEERS INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetAVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE: $2,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetDOMINICAN UNIVERSITY: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetJUST ROOTS JUST ROOTS CHICAGO: $2,500 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetGREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetNORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetHCS FAMILY SERVICES: $1,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetBATAVIA FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetCELIAC DISEASE FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNOURISHING HOPE: $1,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetOPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLewa Wildlife Conservancy USA: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetDARE2TRI PARATRIATHLON CLUB: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNEW WAYS FOR AFRICA INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetMarquette University: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMISERICORDIA FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetLINK Unlimited Scholars: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAmerican Heart Association Inc: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC: $256 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWestern Illinois University Foundation: $250 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds PILLARS COMMUNITY SERVICES ↗
  • Who funds Big Shoulders Fund ↗
  • Who funds SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND ↗
  • Who funds ROBERT A REAUMOND FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Honor Flight Chicago Corp ↗
  • Who funds Rush University Medical Center ↗
  • Who funds ALL CHICAGO MAKING HOMELESSNESS HISTORY ↗
  • Who funds THE TROY KEIP FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds RAY GRAHAM ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ↗
  • Who funds THE 100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS ↗
  • Who funds Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry ↗
  • Who funds GUARDIAN GROUP ↗
  • Who funds RIVER OF LIGHT LTD ↗
  • Who funds CHICAGO COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS ↗
  • Who funds PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE COUNCIL INC BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ↗
  • Who funds FEEDING PEOPLE THROUGH PLANTS NFP ↗
  • Who funds MULLIGANEERS INC ↗
  • Who funds AVENUES TO INDEPENDENCE ↗
  • Who funds DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Chicago Community…United Way of Metropo…AbbVie FoundationMotorola Solutions Fo…Robert R McCormick Fo…Jpmorgan Chase Founda…Enterprise Holdings F…Arthur J Gallagher Fo…John D and Catherine …Shell USA Company Fou…The Ayco Charitable F…Chubb Charitable Foun…
The Chicago Community TrustIL24.4× affinity15 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Chicago Community Trust · United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc · AbbVie Foundation · Motorola Solutions Foundation · Robert R McCormick Foundation · Jpmorgan Chase Foundation · Enterprise Holdings Foundation · Arthur J Gallagher Foundation · John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Shell USA Company Foundation · The Ayco Charitable Foundation · Chubb Charitable Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Bomher Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Bomher Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%6%13%19%25%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    13report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–25%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 96 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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