Friends of Alcott School
Foa is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to enrich programming at alcott college preparatory school in chicago, Illinois.
Friends of Alcott School at a glance
In short: Friends of Alcott School gave $133K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,273
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,273
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $133,273
- Total assets
- $943,821
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Alcott School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Louisa May Alcott School ($133K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Alcott School gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $133K (2024) to $368K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisa May Alcott School Chicago, IL | Improvements and Equipment | $133,273 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $943,821 | $439,159 | $269,305 | $133,273 | 1 | $2,476 |
| 2023 | $773,967 | $445,503 | $466,754 | $343,787 | 1 | $14,892 |
| 2022 | $795,218 | $430,506 | $242,894 | $149,986 | 1 | $1,549 |
| 2021 | $707,796 | $497,332 | $295,502 | $260,138 | 1 | $26 |
| 2020 | $529,781 | $164,848 | $413,850 | $367,866 | 1 | $8,072 |
About Friends of Alcott School
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Alcott School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $944K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $133K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Alcott School is led by Elaine Eun, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Eun
President
Volunteer → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Naumann
President
Volunteer → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Tischer
Director
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Myra Mormile-Wolper
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Nun Moeri
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Depersia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Zeidman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne L'erario
Secretary
Volunteer → Secreatry, 2022
Secreatry → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Ryan
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Kabir
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Bethany Biesenthal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jason Smith (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Roh Chan (2023) — Director
- Former: Amran Gowani (2022) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Ron Chan (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Arens (2020–2021) — Teachers' Re
- Former: Candice Warltier (2020–2021) — Volunteer
- Former: Dara Gremmels (2020–2021) — Volunteer
- Former: David Gremmels (2020–2021) — Assistant Tr
- Former: Katie Tkach (2020–2021) — Co-President
- Former: Patty Kopitas (2020–2021) — Volunteer
- Former: Craig Roush (2021) — Former Treasurer
- Former: Celia Arizmendi (2020) — Teachers' Re
- Former: Jessica Pilarski (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Keli Wildermuth (2020) — President
- Former: Lyndsay Palkon (2020) — Volunteer
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 Friends of Alcott School
How much does Friends of Alcott School give each year?
Friends of Alcott School gave $133K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $344K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Alcott School?
Friends of Alcott School reported $944K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $439K.
What is Friends of Alcott School?
Friends of Alcott School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $944K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Alcott School operate?
Friends of Alcott School has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Friends of Alcott School's EIN?
Friends of Alcott School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3645126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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