Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $200,000, including support for Chicago-area arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and Opportunity International.
Key facts about Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable
In short: Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 52-7240158
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $18,182
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,000,847
- Primary geography
- Illinois (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+407.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
-98.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-98.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 248% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including an international poverty-focused nonprofit, arts and cultural institutions, and universities. For example, Opportunity International describes its work as providing financial solutions, support, and training to help people living in poverty in developing countries build sustainable incomes and educate their children. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association says its mission is to enrich, inspire, and transform lives through music, community engagement, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $200,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $42,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest grants were $42,000 to Opportunity International and $22,000 each to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute of Chicago, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Other recipients included Yale University ($20,000), the University of Chicago ($12,000), Hubbard Street Dance Chicago ($12,000), the Goodman Theatre ($12,000), Epworth Church Association ($10,000), and the University of Illinois Foundation ($4,000). All listed grants were for general support.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Connecticut, and 5% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $11.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $200K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Opportunity International Inc ($42K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 15 grants of 55 (27%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity International Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $42,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | General Support | $22,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $22,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $22,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | General Support | $22,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Support | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| The Goodman Theatre Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Epworth Church Association Ludington, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,000,847 | $263,223 | $210,268 | $200,000 |
| 2023 | $197,267 | -$454,765 | $11,748,361 | $11,657,155 |
| 2022 | $12,341,693 | $764,745 | $3,118,686 | $3,000,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,000,847 | $197,267 | $12,341,693 |
| Revenue | $263,223 | $-454,765 | $764,745 |
| Expenses | $210,268 | $11,748,361 | $3,118,686 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $201,265 | $11,692,526 | $3,067,597 |
| Net Investment Income | $247,069 | $321,241 | $538,256 |
| Distributable Amount | $81,104 | $330,374 | $719,173 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Northern Trust Company is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $47K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680
Phone: (312) 630-6000
Frequently asked questions about Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable
How much does Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable give each year?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable gave $200K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.7M across 11 grants.
What is Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's typical grant size?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable give grants?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable gives mostly in Illinois: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (10%) and Michigan (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's largest grantees?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Opportunity International Inc ($42,000), Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($22,000) and Art Institute of Chicago ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including an international poverty-focused nonprofit, arts and cultural institutions, and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable?
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 Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's EIN?
Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7240158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nancy a Lauter & Alfred L McDougal Charitable 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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