Primrose Foundation
Primrose Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $363K.
Primrose Foundation at a glance
In short: Primrose Foundation gave $115K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,700
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,338
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,483,836
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Primrose Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Westside Christian Sch ($30K). Together the top 8 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Primrose Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $119K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Westside Christian Sch Chicago, IL | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $25,200 |
| Lawndale Christian Reform Church Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $15,500 |
| Young Men's Educational Network Chicago, IL | operating | $15,500 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Operating Expenses | $8,500 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Operating Expenses | $7,500 |
| Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids, MI | Operating Expenses | $7,500 |
| World Renew Grand Rapids, MI | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,483,836 | $528,193 | $117,919 | $114,700 | 8 | $117,919 | $363,030 |
| 2024 | $2,075,600 | $486,122 | $121,758 | $118,500 | 8 | $121,758 | $211,934 |
| 2023 | $1,713,112 | $280,662 | $94,018 | $91,250 | 8 | $94,018 | $166,684 |
| 2022 | $1,524,470 | $135,432 | $89,225 | $86,700 | 8 | $89,225 | $51,563 |
| 2021 | $1,474,913 | $267,334 | $85,685 | $83,350 | 8 | $85,685 | $143,257 |
| 2020 | $1,290,960 | $72,360 | $71,798 | $69,700 | 7 | — | $34,381 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Primrose Foundation is led by Edward Sturrus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Sturrus
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Case Hoogendoorn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Sturrus
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Primrose Foundation
How much does Primrose Foundation give each year?
Primrose Foundation gave $115K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 8 grants.
What is Primrose Foundation's typical grant size?
Primrose Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,338, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Primrose Foundation give grants?
Primrose Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Primrose Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Primrose Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Primrose Foundation's largest grantees?
Primrose Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Westside Christian Sch ($30,000), Fourth Presbyterian Church ($25,200) and Lawndale Christian Reform Church ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Primrose Foundation?
Primrose Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $528K.
What is Primrose Foundation's EIN?
Primrose Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5861380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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