Aldridge Gives Foundation
Aldridge Gives Foundation is a private foundation based in Libertyville, Illinois. In filing year 2025, it reported 74 grants totaling $748,758 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, military and veteran support, education, food access, disability services, and conservation.
Aldridge Gives Foundation at a glance
In short: Aldridge Gives Foundation gave $749K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. 65% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $748,758
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,118
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $8,598
- +56.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (47 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aldridge Gives Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 844 E Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: (847) 680-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aldridge Gives Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($143K). Together the top 10 received $543K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 155 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. California received 11% of grant dollars, while Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aldridge Gives Foundation open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 47 of 72 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2023) to $749K (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $749K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D Chicago, IL | Improve the lives and accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. | $142,500 |
| USO Chicago, IL | Improve the well-being of the people who serve in the us military and their families. Keep service members connected to their families, homes, and country throughout their service. | $115,000 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | To serve children and families by providing advanced, compassionate care, research, and advocacy, dedicated to the health and well-being of all children, regardless of background, through fundraising and community engagement | $75,000 |
| Beavers Charitable Trust Los Altos, CA | Assisting Students Entering the Heavy Construction Industry | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Inspiring hope and promoting health through integrated clinical practice, education and research. | $31,379 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Louisville, KY | Ending Child Hunger on the Weekends. | $27,250 |
| Special Childrens Charities Chicago, IL | Empowering children with disabilities through inclusive recreational, educational, and social programs, aiming to foster potential, build confidence, and provide support for individuals and their families, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, hope, and valuing every person's capabilities | $26,815 |
| Ace Mentor Program of America Philadelphia, PA | Inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction. | $25,000 |
| James M Sweeney Classic Countryside, IL | Grants to Other Charitable Organizations | $25,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling Milwaukee, WI | Provide affordable mental health services so that people can heal, cope, and thrive. | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,598 | $754,002 | $750,916 | $748,758 | 74 | $748,758 | $497 |
| 2024 | $5,512 | $640,920 | $662,864 | $667,901 | 54 | $660,901 | $56 |
| 2023 | $27,456 | $150,050 | $122,594 | $122,000 | 27 | $122,000 | $144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aldridge Gives Foundation reported a distributable amount of $497 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Blessings in a Backpack says it provides weekend food for school-aged children who might otherwise go hungry. Special Children’s Charities describes its work as providing athletic, educational, and life-enriching programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations focused on construction-career mentoring, services for veterans, and protecting natural and open spaces in northeastern Illinois.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $748,758. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $142,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $142,500 to Breakthrough T1D, $115,000 to USO, $75,000 to Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, and $50,000 to Beavers Charitable Trust. Other notable grants included $31,379 to Mayo Clinic, $27,250 to Blessings in a Backpack, and $26,815 to Special Children’s Charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Aldridge, Stephen Aldridge, and Michael Schyman as trustees.
Aldridge Gives Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Aldridge
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michael Schyman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Aldridge
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth Aldridge (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aldridge Gives Foundation
How much does Aldridge Gives Foundation give each year?
Aldridge Gives Foundation gave $749K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $668K across 54 grants.
What is Aldridge Gives Foundation's typical grant size?
Aldridge Gives Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,118, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aldridge Gives Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Aldridge Gives Foundation give grants?
Aldridge Gives Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), Libertyville, IL (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Aldridge Gives Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on Aldridge Gives Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Aldridge Gives Foundation's largest grantees?
Aldridge Gives Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($142,500), USO ($115,000) and Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aldridge Gives Foundation?
Aldridge Gives Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $749K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $497 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aldridge Gives Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aldridge Gives Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2024 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Aldridge Gives Foundation's EIN?
Aldridge Gives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1251493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Aldridge Gives 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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