Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Winnetka, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $99K. Net investment income was $51K.
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation at a glance
In short: Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,800
- +205.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,467
- +358.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $177,292
- -30.6% 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 Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($68K). Together the top 6 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 950% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $159K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $68,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $14,300 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $7,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $6,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | Unrestricted use of the charityunrestricted use of the charity | $2,500 |
| Merit School of Music Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $500 |
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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 | $177,292 | $24,386 | $102,440 | $98,800 | 6 | $100,340 | $51,098 | $10,567 |
| 2023 | $255,346 | $111,733 | $33,875 | $32,350 | 9 | $33,875 | $112,659 | $11,690 |
| 2022 | $177,488 | $57,586 | $162,125 | $158,500 | 9 | $159,925 | $53,969 | $12,115 |
| 2021 | $282,027 | $121,178 | $106,146 | $102,580 | 12 | $104,005 | $131,962 | $15,582 |
| 2020 | $266,995 | $100,243 | $80,604 | $78,500 | 8 | — | $106,521 | $14,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Schumaker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dora Aalbregtse
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Aalbregtse
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 Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation
How much does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation give each year?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation gave $99K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 9 grants.
What is Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's typical grant size?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $16,467, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation give grants?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's largest grantees?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($68,000), Steppenwolf Theatre ($14,300) and Chicago Botanic Garden ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation reported $177K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's EIN?
Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3624646. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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