Andrew Family Foundation
The Andrew Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Orland Park, Illinois. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations, with its grant programs describing support for projects that foster individual growth and enhance communities through education, humanitarian efforts, and the arts.
Key facts about Andrew Family Foundation
In short: Andrew Family Foundation gave $730K across 148 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 36-3926511
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $730,150
- Grants made (2024)
- 148
- Average grant
- $4,933
- Median grant
- $1,375
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (45 of 121, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$730K
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
148
+11.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-13.3% YoY
Is Andrew Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 45 of 121 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant program descriptions emphasize education, humanitarian work, and the arts. The Junior Board Grants description also identifies youth development and environmental sustainability as interests.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working on a range of issues. For example, 412 Food Rescue describes its work as addressing hunger and sustainability by rescuing fresh food and developing a technology-based logistics model. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work as focused on regional environmental issues through science, policy, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. Community Empowerment NFP says it works with local leaders in underserved communities, primarily in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, to provide health care and develop a self-sustaining system. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 148 grants totaling $730,150. Awards ranged from $100 to $127,300, with a median of $1,375. Among the largest grants were $127,300 to Chicago Food Rescue for general and unrestricted support; $100,000 to 412 Food Rescue for Food Rescue Hero; and $50,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan for its Kitchen expansion and needs. Other notable grants included $30,000 to the National Ghost Ranch Foundation for ranch and environmental sustainability and community initiatives, and $25,000 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for a Visiting Scholars Suite.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois accounted for 29% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania at 14%, Nevada at 9%, Michigan at 8%, and Ohio at 7%. The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states, including New Mexico, Florida, Arizona, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 148 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
766 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO FOOD RESCUE Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $127,300 |
| 412 FOOD RESCUE INC Pittsburgh, PA | Food Rescue Hero | $100,000 |
| THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF WESTERN MICHIGAN INC Grand Rapids, MI | More Rooms, More Love, specifically for the Kitchen expansion/needs | $50,000 |
| NATIONAL GHOST RANCH FOUNDATION INC Abiquiu, NM | Ranch & Environmental Sustainability and Community Initiatives | $30,000 |
| SPREAD THE WORD NEVADA Henderson, NV | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC Naples, FL | Visiting Scholars Suite in the new dormitory | $25,000 |
| COLLEGE OF WOOSTER Wooster, OH | Edward J. Andrew Fellowships | $22,700 |
| SPREAD THE WORD NEVADA Henderson, NV | Books & Buddies Mentor Centers | $17,500 |
| ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Phoenix, AZ | Barklee Fund | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT NFP Evanston, IL | Surgical Team Support | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $730,150 | 148 |
| 2023 | $756,833 | 133 |
| 2022 | $780,400 | 167 |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward J. Andrew Jr. as director and president; Richard G. Andrew as director and vice president; Kathryn A. Willett as director and secretary; Laurel J. Andrew as treasurer and director; William V. Andrew and Edith G. Andrew as directors; and Kim Llumiquinga as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer.
Andrew Family Foundation is led by Edward J Andrew Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward J Andrew Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edith G Andrew
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn A Willett
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel J Andrew
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard G Andrew
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William V Andrew
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Llumiquinga
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 14628 John Humphrey Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://andrewsfoundationhouston.org
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Family Foundation
How much does Andrew Family Foundation give each year?
Andrew Family Foundation gave $730K across 148 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $757K across 133 grants.
What is Andrew Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Andrew Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,375, and its average grant was $4,933, across 148 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Andrew Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Andrew Family Foundation give grants?
Andrew Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Nevada (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants), Las Vegas, NV (11 grants), Phoenix, AZ (7 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Andrew Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Andrew Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (82 of 148) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (8 grants) and "Scholarship Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Andrew Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Andrew Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Food Rescue ($127,300), 412 Food Rescue Inc ($100,000) and Spread the Word Nevada ($52,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Andrew Family Foundation fund?
The grant program descriptions emphasize education, humanitarian work, and the arts. The Junior Board Grants description also identifies youth development and environmental sustainability as interests. Its 2024 grants included organizations working on a range of issues. For example, 412 Food Rescue describes its work as addressing hunger and sustainability by rescuing fresh food and developing a technology-based logistics model. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work as focused…
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Andrew Family Foundation's EIN?
Andrew Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3926511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Andrew Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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