Faye and Lee Alport Foundation
The Faye and Lee Alport Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It reported 18 grants totaling $244,152 in 2025, with grants to organizations in Illinois, Arizona, Florida, and Alabama.
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation at a glance
In short: Faye and Lee Alport Foundation gave $244K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $244,152
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,564
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,431,911
- +10.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Faye and Lee Alport Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 122 S Michigan Ave 1220, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 786-2250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Faye and Lee Alport Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walther Christian Academy ($40K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 19% to Arizona, 8% to Florida, and 4% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Faye and Lee Alport Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2022) to $277K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walther Christian Academy Melrose Park, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Naomi's House Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Field School Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yatom Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $21,652 |
| Aid for Women Inc Cicero, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SW FL Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Community Food Pantry Franklin Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Family Services & Mental Health Franklin Park, IL | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,431,911 | $267,565 | $314,964 | $244,152 | 18 | $260,447 | $213,048 | $300,999 |
| 2024 | $5,829,817 | $411,978 | $300,572 | $235,000 | 19 | $249,877 | $361,283 | $280,968 |
| 2023 | $5,299,190 | $224,330 | $274,856 | $220,000 | 21 | $231,134 | $182,156 | $249,614 |
| 2022 | $4,872,670 | $182,079 | $278,716 | $220,000 | 20 | $230,959 | $142,199 | $244,390 |
| 2021 | $5,664,389 | $608,324 | $326,389 | $277,000 | 14 | $280,409 | $563,939 | $261,690 |
| 2020 | $5,223,693 | $262,044 | $266,813 | $224,500 | 17 | — | $114,741 | $225,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faye and Lee Alport Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Valley Beit Midrash describes its work as Jewish learning, social action, and leadership development; The Field School describes itself as a diverse, classical school in a Christ-centered environment. PCC Foundation says it raises funds for PCC Community Wellness Center’s healthcare initiatives. Other 2025 grantees describe work addressing challenges such as abuse, substance use, homelessness, domestic violence, and unexpected pregnancies. Second Chance Shelter describes its work as operating a no-kill shelter for stray and unwanted pets.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $244,152. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants were $40,000 to Walther Christian Academy; $25,000 each to Naomi’s House, The Field School, and Valley Beit Midrash; and $21,652 to YATOM. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Aid for Women, Florida Holocaust Museum, Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SW FL, Leyden Community Food Pantry, Leyden Family Services & Mental Health, PCC Foundation, and Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs. Youth Outreach Services, Second Chance Shelter, and Sarah’s Inn also each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Todd Van Baren as director and president, Tim Van Baren as director, and Beth Van Baren as director and treasurer/secretary.
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation is led by Todd Van Baren, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Van Baren
Director & President
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $32K (2025)
Beth Van Baren
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Van Baren
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Billie Paige (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Ira Rogal (2020–2021) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to Todd Van Baren (Director and President).
Frequently asked questions about Faye and Lee Alport Foundation
How much does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation give each year?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation gave $244K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 19 grants.
What is Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's typical grant size?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,564, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Faye and Lee Alport Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation give grants?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (19%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oak Park, IL (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Franklin Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's largest grantees?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Walther Christian Academy ($40,000), Naomi's House ($25,000) and The Field School ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Faye and Lee Alport Foundation?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (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 Faye and Lee Alport Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Faye and Lee Alport Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's EIN?
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2742877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Faye and Lee Alport 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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