Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $8,464,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, food security, arts, and recreational access.
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 at a glance
In short: Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 gave $8.5M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $385K), top state Virginia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,464,000
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $384,727
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $126,324,133
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nature Conservancy ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 41 grants of 144 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Virginia (24%), New York (23%), Connecticut (18%), Maine (16%), and Vermont (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $147K; repeat grants $438K. How we count
Medians: $138K first-time, $275K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.5M (2020) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General | $2,000,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc Bloomfield, CT | General | $1,000,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy Hancock, ME | General | $750,000 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports Killington, VT | General | $600,000 |
| The Greenwave Org New Haven, CT | General | $500,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Harlem Grown Harlem, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Glynwood Center Cold Spring, NY | General | $305,000 |
| Opera House Arts Stonington, ME | General | $300,000 |
| Pacific Mammal Marine Center Laguna Beach, CA | General | $300,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,324,133 | $-631,219 | $8,977,125 | $8,464,000 | 22 | $8,660,237 | $3,780,446 | $7,422,951 |
| 2023 | $135,712,840 | $3,124,355 | $7,845,162 | $7,526,200 | 25 | $7,682,378 | $3,871,105 | $6,664,282 |
| 2022 | $140,472,245 | $1,635,974 | $7,490,702 | $7,165,000 | 32 | $7,353,813 | $3,006,505 | $7,838,281 |
| 2021 | $147,390,703 | $4,265,128 | $7,117,940 | $6,745,584 | 37 | $6,928,303 | $3,339,821 | $7,231,634 |
| 2020 | $150,849,919 | $3,685,553 | $6,881,413 | $6,520,333 | 28 | — | $3,050,725 | $6,909,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 reported a distributable amount of $7.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Food Bank for New York City describes its mission as empowering New Yorkers to achieve food security, while Opera House Arts says it fosters and promotes excellence in the ways people perform their lives through art and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $8,464,000. Grant amounts ranged from $14,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $250,000. Among its largest grants were $2,000,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $1,000,000 to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, $750,000 to Frenchman Bay Conservancy, and $600,000 to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports. It also awarded $500,000 each to The GreenWave Org, Food Bank for New York City, and Harlem Grown.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark T. Bertolini was listed as co-trustee on the 2024 filing.
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 is led by Mark T. Bertolini, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark T. Bertolini
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Mari Arnaud (2020–2023) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004
How much does Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 give each year?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 gave $8.5M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 25 grants.
What is Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's typical grant size?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $384,727, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 that year got $147K on average.
Where does Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 give grants?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's top state is Virginia, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Connecticut (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cold Spring, NY (4 grants).
Does Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's largest grantees?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's largest 2024 grantees include The Nature Conservancy ($2,000,000), Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc ($1,000,000) and Frenchman Bay Conservancy ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 reported $126.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's EIN?
Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6893685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Anahata Foundation XXXXX5004 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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