AUF Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Niles, IL EIN: 36-4153609

AUF Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Niles, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $353K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $4K.

Key facts about AUF Foundation

In short: AUF Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
36-4153609
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$20,700
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$10,350
Median grant
$10,350
Total assets
$353,386
Primary geography
New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$353K

-2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$21K

+110.2% YoY

Grant Count

2

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+215.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AUF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How AUF Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with AUF Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

WatchungStirlingNewton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K2 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $26K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Mount St Mary Academy: $19KMount St Mary Academy$19KSt Joseph Shrine: $2KSt Joseph Shrine$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Mount St Mary Academy ($19K). Together the top 2 received $21K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount St Mary Academy Watchung, NJEducation$19,000
St Joseph Shrine Stirling, NJDonation$1,700

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$353,386$360,579$373,746
Revenue$53,903$41,683$126,884
Expenses$61,096$54,850$50,703
Qualifying Distributions$46,985$9,850$17,325
Net Investment Income$3,903$1,683$2,809
Distributable Amount$25,655$9,577$6,971

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

AUF Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jonas U. Allian

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marian Uriarte

    Trustee & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Marybeth U. Allian

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    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 AUF Foundation

How much does AUF Foundation give each year?

AUF Foundation gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 3 grants.

How large is AUF Foundation?

AUF Foundation reported $353K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is AUF Foundation?

AUF Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Niles, IL. It holds $353K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does AUF Foundation operate?

AUF Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New Jersey.

What is AUF Foundation's EIN?

AUF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4153609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching AUF Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in AUF Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common

Robertson Family Foundation

Platte City, MO

Assets

$99K

Grants

1

Total Given

$1K

Grays Harbor Community Foundation

Hoquiam, WA

Grays Harbor Community Foundation funds nonprofits and schools serving Grays Harbor County, Washington, in areas including education, basic needs, health, arts and culture, and community development. Community Building Grants typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, with Quarterly Impact Grants of up to $5,000; it accepts unsolicited requests from eligible nonprofits.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$119.8M

Grants

82

Total Given

$3.3M

Pagliarulo Family Foundation Inc

Tampa, FL

Assets

$3.5M

Grants

8

Total Given

$196K

The Limpe Foundation

Greenwich, CT

Assets

$570K

Grants

8

Total Given

$124K

Doty Family Foundation

New York, NY

The Doty Family Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations, including universities, schools, and other nonprofits, with grants ranging from $150 to $142,470 and a median of $1,875 in 2026. Its giving is concentrated in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland, and it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$2.6M

Grants

79

Total Given

$682K

The Valerie Ann Luff Foundation

Wilton, CT

The Valerie Ann Luff Foundation made general-support grants to organizations working in areas including special-needs education, Catholic media and education, and social services, with most 2026 funding going to Connecticut and the rest to New York. Its 2026 grants ranged from $500 to $31,000, with a median of $3,250. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$388K

Grants

10

Total Given

$85K

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.

Assets

$481.0M

Grants

1,818

Total Given

$303.9M

Warne Family Charitable Foundation

Irvine, CA

The foundation funds critical medical research, especially lymphoma and related cancers, educational opportunities for underserved children, and family well-being. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $41,666; most funding went to California, with some grants elsewhere. It accepts unsolicited online applications, but says only a very limited portion of funds is available for general grants.

Assets

$26.6M

Grants

20

Total Given

$1.2M

By the Hand Foundation

Rocky River, OH

By The Hand Foundation funds charitable organizations working to empower vulnerable people through education and basic-needs support, foster self-reliance, and protect animal welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,800 to $5.1 million, with a median of $9,390, and went to organizations in Ohio and Illinois. The filing requests a letter describing the organization’s charitable purpose and states there are no restrictions on awards; it does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$22.8M

Grants

6

Total Given

$5.2M

Petty Foundation Inc

Littleton, CO

Assets

$18K

Grants

4

Total Given

$10K

Sarah Bennett Charitable Trust

Pennington, NJ

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.5M

Grants

5

Total Given

$65K

Piqua Community Foundation

Piqua, OH

The Piqua Community Foundation funds charitable projects that benefit Piqua residents, including education and community needs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,300 and ranged from $5,180 to $179,865. It accepts unsolicited applications, with deadlines of March 31 and September 30.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$22.2M

Grants

36

Total Given

$888K

More Funders in Illinois

AUF Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?