Illinois No 3 Foundation
Illinois No. 3 Foundation is a private foundation based in Artesia, New Mexico. It supports organizations and projects focused on conserving land and water, providing healthy food, shelter, and education, advancing medical research, and promoting the arts.
Illinois No 3 Foundation at a glance
In short: Illinois No 3 Foundation gave $821K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state New Mexico. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $820,500
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,583
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $14,288,919
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Illinois No 3 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says applications will be requested by the foundation. No application materials or deadline are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 900, Artesia, NM 88211-0900
Phone: (575) 736-4000
Website: https://illinois3.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Illinois No 3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Todays Future Sound ($100K). Together the top 10 received $620K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 87 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (37%), California (27%), New York (18%), Washington (10%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Illinois No 3 Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) 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 $29K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $29K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $650K (2021) to $821K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $821K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Todays Future Sound Oakland, CA | Parks & Recreation Foundation | $100,000 |
| Saranam Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $75,000 |
| At the Crossroads San Diago, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer Chicago, IL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Youth Shelters & Family Services Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $55,000 |
| Acta Non Verba Oakland, CA | To Help Support Farm Projects | $50,000 |
| Crossroads for Women Albuquerque, NM | To Help Support Women Vocational Programs | $50,000 |
| Go Project New York, NY | Go Project | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,288,919 | $1,482,775 | $1,014,405 | $820,500 | 18 | $908,627 | $1,332,997 | $751,528 |
| 2023 | $13,825,846 | $661,982 | $897,760 | $697,350 | 15 | $783,242 | $509,236 | $717,329 |
| 2022 | $14,061,624 | $784,906 | $951,201 | $731,000 | 17 | $805,196 | $630,266 | $746,565 |
| 2021 | $14,230,230 | $1,464,668 | $873,057 | $650,000 | 18 | $727,971 | $1,276,803 | $817,167 |
| 2020 | $13,638,619 | $128,178 | $840,578 | $655,000 | 19 | — | $234,574 | $713,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Illinois No 3 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $752K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and projects that conserve and enhance land and water resources through sustainable practices; provide access to healthy food, shelter, and education for people in need; advance medical research; and promote the arts.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of work it supports. Saranam describes its mission as empowering families to end homelessness and poverty through housing, education, and supportive communities. At the Crossroads says it works with homeless youth and young adults to build healthy, fulfilling lives. The Foundation for Women’s Cancer supports people affected by gynecologic cancers through education, research, and public awareness. Youth Shelters & Family Services provides services to homeless, runaway, and in-crisis youth in northern New Mexico. Roadrunner Food Bank describes its mission as feeding people experiencing hunger and building partnerships toward ending hunger in New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $820,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to Today’s Future Sound; $75,000 each to Saranam and At the Crossroads; $60,000 to Edible Schoolyard NYC; and $55,000 each to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer and Youth Shelters & Family Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A. Yates Jr., Nancy E. Yates, John A. Yates III, Cynthia A. Price, Ryan A. Price, Jeffrey Price, and Alexis Yates as directors. Lester J. Price is listed as secretary, treasurer, and director; Cynthia A. Price is also listed as vice president.
Illinois No 3 Foundation is led by Ryan A. Price, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan A. Price
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Yates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Price
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Price
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Yates III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Yates Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester J. Price
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy E. Yates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Illinois No 3 Foundation
How much does Illinois No 3 Foundation give each year?
Illinois No 3 Foundation gave $821K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $697K across 15 grants.
What is Illinois No 3 Foundation's typical grant size?
Illinois No 3 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $45,583, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Illinois No 3 Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Illinois No 3 Foundation give grants?
Illinois No 3 Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (3 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does Illinois No 3 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Illinois No 3 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Illinois No 3 Foundation's largest grantees?
Illinois No 3 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Todays Future Sound ($100,000), Saranam ($75,000) and At the Crossroads ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois No 3 Foundation?
Illinois No 3 Foundation reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $909K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $752K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Illinois No 3 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support organizations and projects that conserve and enhance land and water resources through sustainable practices; provide access to healthy food, shelter, and education for people in need; advance medical research; and promote the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois No 3 Foundation?
The foundation 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 Illinois No 3 Foundation's EIN?
Illinois No 3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4700522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Illinois No 3 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Illinois No 3 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/illinois-no-3-foundation-morg_f964e39855624a4db7487e80859a6acc
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