Amina Grace Memorial Fund
To create lasting acceptance of people with down syndrome and to provide resources to organizations that support those with down syndrome and other differing abilities.
Amina Grace Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Amina Grace Memorial Fund gave $262K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,722
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,431
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,261
- Total assets
- $1,665,749
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Amina Grace Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gigi's Playhouse ($176K). Together the top 4 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 15 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Amina Grace Memorial Fund gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2021) to $333K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gigi's Playhouse Hoffman Estates, IL | Provide financial support to the amina grace speech and laguage program at gigi's. This program provides a 1 on 1 licensed slp to work. | $176,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Chicago, IL | Provides financial support for the amina grace gardens at misercordia. This is a horticulture program that includes an outdoor and indoor vertical hydroponic garden. The program teaches residents with differing needs how to grow their own food and maximize thier independence through a positive sensory environment. | $68,522 |
| National Association for Down Syndrome Park Ridge, IL | General Operational Assistance | $12,000 |
| Maine South Parent's Scholarship Club Park Ridge, IL | Scholarships for Students at Maine South High Shool | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,665,749 | $592,324 | $405,536 | $261,722 | 4 | $60,107 |
| 2024 | $1,474,631 | $597,992 | $361,324 | $226,056 | 4 | $53,244 |
| 2023 | $1,222,732 | $576,868 | $329,565 | $191,000 | 3 | $31,266 |
| 2022 | $955,128 | $564,976 | $318,003 | $187,300 | 2 | $8,982 |
| 2021 | $718,872 | $404,623 | $219,526 | $110,399 | 2 | $14,861 |
| 2020 | $619,055 | $602,879 | $280,036 | $173,000 | 2 | $1,766 |
| 2019 | $350,872 | $454,766 | $400,895 | $332,875 | 4 | — |
About Amina Grace Memorial Fund
Based on IRS filings
Amina Grace Memorial Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Park Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amina Grace Memorial Fund is led by Munawar Ali, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Munawar Ali
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Drab
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mustaque Ali
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Cullen - Conway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Cullen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathleen Cullen-Conway (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Amina Grace Memorial Fund
How much does Amina Grace Memorial Fund give each year?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund gave $262K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $226K across 4 grants.
What is Amina Grace Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund's median grant in 2025 was $40,261, and its average grant was $65,431, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Amina Grace Memorial Fund give grants?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Park Ridge, IL (2 grants).
Does Amina Grace Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Amina Grace Memorial Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Amina Grace Memorial Fund?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $592K.
What is Amina Grace Memorial Fund?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Park Ridge, IL. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Amina Grace Memorial Fund's EIN?
Amina Grace Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1872016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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