Be Alright
Be Alright is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Be Alright at a glance
In short: Be Alright gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,180
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,180
- Median grant
- $3,180
- Total assets
- $8,993
- +41.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Be Alright funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centro Romero ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Romero Chicago, IL | Provide school supplies and gift cards to children of women at shelter | $3,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,993 | $34,582 | $30,369 | $3,180 | 1 | $3,180 |
| 2023 | $6,343 | $30,659 | $34,686 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $11,305 | $21,564 | $21,045 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,260 | $29,200 | $41,990 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $25,402 | $62,785 | $41,873 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Be Alright is led by Sonia P Oyola MD, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonia P Oyola MD
Executive Director
President → Founder, 2021
Founder → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Masterson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Alaimo
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jenelle Sullivan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Reena Morgan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Alison Mankowski (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sofia Ahmad Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Stacia Garriott Kass (2020) — Vice President
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 Be Alright
How much does Be Alright give each year?
Be Alright gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Be Alright?
Be Alright reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $35K.
What is Be Alright?
Be Alright is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $9K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Be Alright operate?
Be Alright has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Be Alright's EIN?
Be Alright's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1227280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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