The Magic Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of charitable causes. Its mission encompasses advancing health care, particularly for pediatric diseases, promoting educational excellence in a Catholic context, and providing affordable housing solutions for low-income families. The foundation also focuses on environmental conservation, mental health initiatives, and humanitarian aid, including support for communities affected by emergencies and food insecurity. Through its grants, the foundation serves various populations, including children, families, and underserved communities, reflecting a commitment to improving lives and fostering community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities whose work aligns with the foundation's observed interests (health and pediatric care, education, affordable housing, conservation, youth services and food/hunger relief), ideally with a local Illinois connection or an existing introduction to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with health, children’s hospitals, education, affordable housing, conservation, or youth services.
- • Existing local ties in Illinois or a relationship/intro from a mutual partner or past grantee.
- • Projects sized to the foundation's typical grants ($2k–$20k range).
- • Clear, succinct cases for impact that can be communicated in a brief, relationship-driven outreach.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 10 states, with substantial out-of-state giving alongside a 43% share to the foundation's home state of Illinois.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 24 distinct recipients spanning health, education, housing, conservation, youth services and international relief; multiple independent charities appear across years rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation states it only funds preselected applicants (invitation-only) and no public application route was found, yet the latest year included 9 new recipients—evidence that new entrants can be added but likely through networks or introductions rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
