Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation

LIBERTYVILLE, IL EIN: 47-2597843

The Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Libertyville, Illinois. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in April 2015 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 47-2597843.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.0M

+13.8% YoY

Grant Count

+47.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$36K

-22.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation cultivates a culture of genuine caring through contributions to various causes. Primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation also supports research institutes and public policy analysis organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Virginia.

Grant Range

$500–$433,333

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three states:

Illinois (primary focus)
Wisconsin
Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $1.6M (39%)

Minnesota $972K (24%)

Illinois $904K (23%)

Colorado $354K (9%)

Ohio $80K (2%)

Virginia $60K (1%)

Nebraska $36K (1%)

District of Columbia $25K (1%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Florida Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (2024):

Total assets: $13,436,428
Total annual giving: $1,013,333

The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity year over year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

95 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayo Clinic ($433,333), Minocqua Winter Park Foundation Inc ($104,000), Green House Scholars ($85,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DES PLAINS WETLANDS PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI	CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND ACQUIRE SIGNIFICANT UNDEVELOPED LANDS ADJACENT TO THE DES PLAINES RIVER, AND ITS TRIBUTARIES	$10,000
GREEN HOUSE SCHOLARS BOULDER, CO	CREATE A COMMUNITY OF LEADERS THROUGH FOCUSED EDUCATION	$85,000
HOWARD YOUNG FOUNDATION MINOCQUA, WI	ACTIVELY SEEK & INVEST CHARITABLE SUPPORT-HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER/ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL.	$10,000
JACKSON CHASE FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	WORKS DIRECTLY WITH PARKING GARAGES TO PURCHASE PASSES IN BULK THAT ARE OTHERWISE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.	$500
LAKELAND FOOD PANTRY WOODRUFF, WI	PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH DEPENDABLE SOURCE OF FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS	$1,000
LITTLE FRIENDS WARRENVILLE, IL	PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES	$5,000
LYRIC OPERA CHICAGO, IL	OPERA PROMOTION	$35,000
MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, MN	PROVIDE PATIENT CARE, HEALTH INFORMATION FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES	$433,333
MIAMI UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION OXFORD, OH	FOSTER THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF MIAMI UNIVERSITY	$25,000
MINOCQUA WINTER PARK FOUNDATION INC MINOCQUA, WI	PROVIDES OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR A MULTISPORT PARK	$104,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is associated with the Aldridge family. Kenneth Aldridge is identified as a trustee of related foundations.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KENNETH W ALDRIDGE	DIRECTOR	1	—
STEPHEN W ALDRIDGE	DIRECTOR	0.5	—
ALEX L ALDRIDGE	DIRECTOR	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation fund?

The foundation cultivates a culture of genuine caring through contributions to various causes. Primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation also supports research institutes and public policy analysis organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $1,013,333 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing for 2024) • Typical grant range: $500–$433,333 • The foundation has no live grant opportunities currently listed **Geographic Distribution:** The foundation makes grants primarily in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Virginia.

Where does Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in three states: • Illinois (primary focus) • Wisconsin • Virginia

What size grants does Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation's EIN?

Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2597843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.