A Franklin Pilchard Foundation
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation is a private foundation based in Palatine, Illinois. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as granting scholarships based on financial need and scholastic ability.
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation at a glance
In short: A Franklin Pilchard Foundation gave $1.7M across 206 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,672,276
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 206
- +17.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,118
- +28.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,930
- Total assets
- $31,286,422
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A Franklin Pilchard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing says application forms are available on request and that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must be graduating from a participating high school.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists November 15. That deadline has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists November 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Sandy
Mailing address: PO Box 1054, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (312) 965-1063
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A Franklin Pilchard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
889 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 889 grants of 889 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 206 itemized grants.
Cities
How A Franklin Pilchard Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $984K (2021) to $1.7M (2026). In 2026 it made 206 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $502,070 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,286,422 | $1,602,096 | $1,975,424 | $1,672,276 | 206 | $1,815,604 | $1,441,325 | $1,806,649 |
| 2025 | $27,625,594 | $773,608 | $1,429,251 | $1,115,142 | 176 | $1,657,456 | $625,813 | $1,585,302 |
| 2024 | $25,939,894 | $4,427,506 | $1,624,012 | $1,196,474 | 179 | $1,734,607 | $4,263,101 | $1,669,539 |
| 2023 | $24,894,464 | $525,622 | $1,641,944 | $1,176,569 | 171 | $1,957,954 | $402,942 | $1,721,690 |
| 2022 | $22,914,296 | $686,238 | $1,379,681 | $1,065,914 | 157 | $1,736,782 | $493,339 | $1,969,397 |
| 2021 | $25,867,577 | $1,476,451 | $1,382,791 | $984,408 | 143 | — | $1,196,830 | $1,728,499 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Franklin Pilchard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarship granting based on financial need and scholastic ability. Its 2025 filing says applicants must be graduating from a high school participating in the scholarship program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 206 grants totaling $1,672,276. Grants ranged from $193 to $10,917, with a median of $9,930. The largest listed awards were scholarships to individual recipients, ranging from $10,000 to $10,917.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The same filing describes scholarship applications, with forms available on request and eligibility restricted to graduating students at participating high schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kevin J Ryan as president/director, Alexa Ryan as secretary/director, and Robert C Pacilio as treasurer/director.
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation is led by Kevin J. Ryan, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kevin J. Ryan
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $30K (2026)
Alexa Ryan
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$22K (2021) → $30K (2026)
Robert C. Pacilio
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $30K, to Kevin J Ryan (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about A Franklin Pilchard Foundation
How much does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation give each year?
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation gave $1.7M across 206 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.1M across 176 grants.
What is A Franklin Pilchard Foundation's typical grant size?
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $9,930, and its average grant was $8,118, across 206 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation give grants?
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 206 grants with a stated purpose on A Franklin Pilchard Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (206 grants).
How large is A Franklin Pilchard Foundation?
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation reported $31.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is scholarship granting based on financial need and scholastic ability. Its 2025 filing says applicants must be graduating from a high school participating in the scholarship program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Franklin Pilchard Foundation?
The 2025 filing says application forms are available on request and that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Franklin Pilchard Foundation's EIN?
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3723290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). A Franklin Pilchard Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-franklin-pilchard-foundation-morg_48f015b694bf434b9ac3a72cb89fea72
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