Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable is a private foundation, based in Palatine, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $291K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $58K.
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable at a glance
In short: Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable gave $30K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,040
- +19.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,338
- +32.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $291,196
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ravinia Festival Association ($8K). Together the top 9 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $30K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Crystal Lake Soccer Federation Crystal Lake, IL | charitable | $4,565 |
| Palatine Twp Senior Citizens Counci Palatine, IL | charitable | $4,000 |
| Palatine Twp Need Family Fund Palatine, IL | charitable | $4,000 |
| Kays Animal Shelter Arlington Heights, IL | charitable | $3,300 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin state fair foundation Milwaukee, WI | charitable | $1,175 |
| St Pauls Church PA Mt Lebanon, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Montour Trail Council Bridgeville, PA | charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $291,196 | $57,640 | $40,235 | $30,040 | 9 | $30,040 | $57,640 | $27,791 |
| 2025 | $273,791 | $43,321 | $34,749 | $25,130 | 10 | $25,130 | $43,321 | $26,759 |
| 2024 | $265,219 | $56,293 | $43,785 | $25,200 | 12 | $25,200 | $56,293 | $25,616 |
| 2023 | $255,481 | $38,071 | $46,776 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $38,071 | $23,422 |
| 2022 | $261,416 | $46,710 | $47,259 | $27,500 | 4 | $27,500 | $46,710 | $27,616 |
| 2021 | $261,965 | $28,956 | $42,952 | $25,000 | 9 | — | $28,956 | $26,173 |
| 2020 | $275,961 | $50,178 | $40,329 | $25,000 | 4 | — | $50,178 | $23,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David Cappello
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cappello
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable
How much does Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable give each year?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable gave $30K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 10 grants.
What is Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's typical grant size?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $3,300, and its average grant was $3,338, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable give grants?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palatine, IL (2 grants).
Does Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's largest grantees?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Ravinia Festival Association ($8,000), Crystal Lake Soccer Federation ($4,565) and Palatine Twp Senior Citizens Counci ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable reported $291K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's EIN?
Charles F & Lillian F Appel Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3573020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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