Packard Research Foundation
Packard Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Downers Grove, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $1K.
Packard Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Packard Research Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $27K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $26,957
- +1247.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $26,957
- +1247.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $26,957
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who Packard Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Badgerland Bird Alliance ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Packard Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 170% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 952% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $27K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badgerland Bird Alliance Madison, WI | environmental activity | $26,957 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,271 | $27,077 | $26,957 | 1 | $26,957 | $1,271 | $2,832 |
| 2022 | $25,806 | $1,089 | $2,055 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $1,089 | $2,831 |
| 2021 | $26,772 | $1,071 | $4,025 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $1,071 | $1,959 |
| 2020 | $29,726 | $1,071 | $10,082 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $1,071 | $2,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Packard Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Packard Research Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alice E Packard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger A Packard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kloos
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lyle E Packard (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Packard Research Foundation
How much does Packard Research Foundation give each year?
Packard Research Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Packard Research Foundation?
Packard Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Downers Grove, IL.
Where does Packard Research Foundation operate?
Packard Research Foundation has awarded grants in Hawaii, Illinois, Wisconsin.
How much is Packard Research Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Packard Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Packard Research Foundation's EIN?
Packard Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6056169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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