Lichtenheld Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing charitable contributions across various sectors. Its mission centers on supporting community initiatives, health charities, food banks, and youth development organizations, among others. The foundation actively funds organizations that address food insecurity, affordable housing, and community service, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the well-being of diverse populations. While it primarily operates in Illinois, its funding also extends to organizations in other states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid-sized local charity with an existing relationship or referral and programs in community services (food banks, youth services, schools, local health, housing) — especially organizations active in Illinois or the Tucson, AZ area.
Good Fit
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a current grantee or intermediary.
- • Clear local presence or track record in Illinois or in Tucson/Arizona.
- • Programs matching small, unrestricted community grants (food security, youth, local health, housing).
- • Capacity to manage modest awards (typical grants are in the $1K–$10K range).
- • Stable operational history and public charity status.
Geography
Recent giving is multi-state, with grants recorded in nine different states; in 2024 roughly half of dollars were concentrated in Illinois while Arizona also received substantial support.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 34 distinct grantees and the foundation has supported dozens of independent local charities across the observed years, indicating a broadly distributed recipient set despite repeat relationships.
New Applicants
The foundation's materials indicate grants are made to preselected recipients and most grantees are repeat recipients (30 returning versus 4 new in 2024), so unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
