Andrew Family Foundation
The Andrew Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Orland Park, Illinois. It supports projects and organizations that foster individual growth and enhance communities through education, humanitarian efforts, and the arts.
Andrew Family Foundation at a glance
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-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $730,150
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 148
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,933
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $8,533,460
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (45 of 122, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (29% 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 Andrew Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its Board Grants description says organizations first take an online eligibility quiz and may then be invited to submit a letter of inquiry; proposals are reviewed quarterly, with final awards decided by the Board. The program description lists a budget range of $1 million to $4 million and says organizations must provide opportunities for board member involvement. The Junior Board Grants description focuses on 501(c)(3) organizations working in youth development, expresses a budget preference under $5 million, and says applicants must demonstrate sustainable practices and provide updates on funded projects. These program descriptions describe application steps, while the filing states the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14628 John Humphrey Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Andrew Family Foundation
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Who Andrew Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Food Rescue ($127K). Together the top 10 received $474K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
766 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 754 grants of 766 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois accounted for 29% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 14%, Nevada 9%, Michigan 8%, and Ohio 7%. The foundation also made large grants to organizations in New Mexico and Florida. These figures describe the locations of recipients, rather than a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 148 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Andrew Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 45 of 122 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $600K (2021) to $780K (2022). In 2024 it made 148 grants totaling $730K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $8,533,460 | $726,799 | $895,315 | $730,150 | 148 | $848,010 | $686,139 | $936,326 |
| 2023 | $8,701,976 | $607,410 | $921,071 | $756,833 | 133 | $873,559 | $571,590 | $848,045 |
| 2022 | $9,014,837 | $1,462,870 | $957,270 | $780,400 | 167 | $904,971 | $1,425,371 | $873,296 |
| 2021 | $8,509,237 | $373,789 | $766,083 | $599,850 | 145 | — | $307,857 | $938,624 |
| 2020 | $8,901,231 | $256,087 | $833,465 | $646,633 | 173 | — | $271,756 | $758,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Andrew Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $936K for 2024 — 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 program descriptions focus on education, humanitarian efforts, and the arts. The Junior Board Grants description also emphasizes youth development, sustainable practices, and living sustainably and in harmony with the environment. The Board Grants program describes support for public nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; the Junior Board Grants description also specifies 501(c)(3) organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. 412 Food Rescue says it works to reduce hunger and food waste through a technology-based food-rescue model. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida describes its work in environmental 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 build a self-sustaining system.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 148 grants totaling $730,150. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $127,300, with a median grant of $1,375.
Among the largest 2024 awards, Chicago Food Rescue received $127,300 for general and unrestricted purposes, and 412 Food Rescue received $100,000 for Food Rescue Hero. The Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan received $50,000 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; $25,000 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for a visiting scholars suite; and $22,700 to the College of Wooster for Edward J. Andrew Fellowships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurel J Andrew as treasurer and director; William V Andrew and Edith G Andrew as directors; Richard G Andrew as director and vice president; Edward J Andrew Jr as director and president; Kim Llumiquinga as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer; and Kathryn A Willett as director and secretary.
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.
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-PF. 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-PF. 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-PF. 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-PF. 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-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Andrew Family Foundation?
Andrew Family Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $848K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $936K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Andrew Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s program descriptions focus on education, humanitarian efforts, and the arts. The Junior Board Grants description also emphasizes youth development, sustainable practices, and living sustainably and in harmony with the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Andrew Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Andrew Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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