LYDIA & GUS BACKER FAMILY FOUNDATION

The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it gives only to organizations it has already chosen and does not accept unsolicited requests. An introduction is usually the only route.

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Not publishedChicago, IL, 60611The filing names a person as the application contact. We publish role-based contacts (a committee, an office, a shared inbox) but not named individuals.An email address and a phone number for applications is on the filing. On the filing, not published; see “How to reach them” for any published channel.

Application policy: Funds preselected organizations only, as stated on the FY2024 return.