Landgraf Family Foundation
The Landgraf Family Foundation is a private foundation that files Form 990-PF and is based in Libertyville, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $443,032 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Illinois, Kansas, and New York.
Landgraf Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Landgraf Family Foundation gave $443K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Illinois. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,032
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,262
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,551
- Total assets
- $13,285,951
- +46.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% 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 Landgraf Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 283, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: (847) 362-1235
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Landgraf Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camperships ($153K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 95 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (49%), Kansas (35%), New York (11%), Missouri (2%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Landgraf Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $157K (2020) to $443K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camperships Wichita, KS | General Support | $102,175 |
| Camperships Wichita, KS | General Support | $50,911 |
| Girl Scouts New York, NY | General Support | $50,633 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL | Bison Circle Program | $25,751 |
| Muldelein Seminary Mundelein, IL | General Support | $25,645 |
| NIU Foundation Dekalb, IL | General Support | $25,486 |
| Neic Vernon Hills, IL | General Support | $20,641 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL | Annual Fund Support | $20,324 |
| Field Museum Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,816 |
| St Joseph Church Libertyville, IL | General Support | $12,008 |
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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 | $13,285,951 | $3,842,067 | $484,886 | $443,032 | 23 | $443,047 | $600,292 | $504,776 |
| 2023 | $9,100,153 | $3,172,111 | $344,008 | $315,068 | 21 | $315,083 | $555,890 | $320,483 |
| 2022 | $5,670,305 | $153,841 | $299,418 | $267,601 | 22 | $269,708 | $119,931 | $314,285 |
| 2021 | $7,316,607 | $3,468,973 | $330,656 | $301,123 | 15 | $303,230 | $510,069 | $234,188 |
| 2020 | $3,822,065 | $1,163,156 | $181,628 | $156,598 | 14 | — | $140,078 | $155,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Landgraf Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $505K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Chicago Zoological Society describes its mission as inspiring conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. CLEARBROOK describes providing personalized support and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Reading Power describes its work as literacy tutoring for children attending elementary schools.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $443,032. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $102,175, with a median grant of $10,551.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $102,175 and $50,911 to CAMPERSHIPS for general support; $50,633 to GIRL SCOUTS for general support; $25,751 to the Chicago Zoological Society for its Bison Circle Program; and $25,645 to Muldelein Seminary for general support. Other grants included $25,486 to NIU Foundation, $20,641 to NEIC, and $20,324 to the Chicago Zoological Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Marie Landgraf as president and John C Landgraf as secretary/treasurer.
Landgraf Family Foundation is led by Anne Marie Landgraf, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Marie Landgraf
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Landgraf
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Landgraf Family Foundation
How much does Landgraf Family Foundation give each year?
Landgraf Family Foundation gave $443K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $315K across 21 grants.
What is Landgraf Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Landgraf Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,551, and its average grant was $19,262, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Landgraf Family Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Landgraf Family Foundation give grants?
Landgraf Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (35%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Libertyville, IL (3 grants), Wichita, KS (2 grants) and Brookfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Landgraf Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Landgraf Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Landgraf Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Landgraf Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camperships ($153,086 across 2 grants), Girl Scouts ($50,633) and Chicago Zoological Society ($46,075 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Landgraf Family Foundation?
Landgraf Family Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $443K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $505K (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 Landgraf Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Chicago Zoological Society describes its mission as inspiring conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Landgraf Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Landgraf Family Foundation's EIN?
Landgraf Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6472567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Landgraf Family 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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