Rydell Family Foundation
The Rydell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockford, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $93,200, with the listed grants designated for general operating support.
Rydell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rydell Family Foundation gave $93K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,200
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,767
- +67.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $907,995
- -4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rydell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1540 N Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-2534
Phone: (815) 398-8116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rydell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Rock River Valley ($29K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 13% to recipients in Colorado, and less than 1% to recipients in Texas. The listed grants included a $250 award to American Heart Association in Dallas, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rydell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $93K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rock River Valley Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $29,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran Church Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $22,750 |
| Alpine Academy of Rockford Rockford, CO | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Christian Life Schools Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Seventh Street Coffee Inc Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rockford University Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Central Christian Church Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $907,995 | $73,278 | $116,124 | $93,200 | 12 | $98,418 | $56,548 | $53,816 |
| 2024 | $948,807 | $61,506 | $100,321 | $88,100 | 19 | $88,115 | $49,300 | $54,981 |
| 2023 | $990,585 | $22,033 | $70,651 | $54,750 | 11 | $56,165 | $15,204 | $49,386 |
| 2022 | $1,039,884 | $65,240 | $68,969 | $52,350 | 11 | $54,944 | $51,215 | $54,651 |
| 2021 | $1,043,038 | $102,484 | $60,899 | $40,450 | 9 | $43,018 | $84,603 | $59,423 |
| 2020 | $1,003,705 | $116,388 | $86,885 | $75,600 | 8 | — | $105,268 | $53,279 |
| 2019 | $974,826 | $75,647 | $101,160 | $84,075 | 8 | — | $59,569 | $50,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rydell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions encompass community improvement, education, health and recovery services, and community gathering spaces. For example, United Way of Rock River Valley describes its mission as “uniting the collective power of the community to improve lives.” Rosecrance Foundation says it raises charitable funding to strengthen programs and expand access to care, including for at-risk populations. Rockford University describes its mission as educating students through a liberal arts curriculum complemented by professional and practical experience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $93,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $29,000, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest awards included $29,000 to United Way of Rock River Valley, $22,750 to St Mark Lutheran Church, $12,000 to Alpine Academy of Rockford, and $10,000 each to Christian Life Schools and Seventh Street Coffee Inc. Each was listed for general operating support.
Other listed awards included $5,000 to Rosecrance Foundation, $2,500 to Rockford University, $1,000 to Rock Valley College Foundation, and $250 each to American Heart Association, Central Christian Church, and Kids Around The World. Bethesda Covenant Church received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David R. Rydell as president and Jeanne Rydell as treasurer.
Rydell Family Foundation is led by David R Rydell, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R Rydell
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Rydell
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean Rydell (2019–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rydell Family Foundation
How much does Rydell Family Foundation give each year?
Rydell Family Foundation gave $93K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 19 grants.
What is Rydell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rydell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $7,767, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rydell Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Rydell Family Foundation give grants?
Rydell Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (10 grants).
Does Rydell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rydell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rydell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rydell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Rock River Valley ($29,000), St Mark Lutheran Church ($22,750) and Alpine Academy of Rockford ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rydell Family Foundation?
Rydell Family Foundation reported $908K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rydell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions encompass community improvement, education, health and recovery services, and community gathering spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rydell Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it 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 Rydell Family Foundation's EIN?
Rydell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4319979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rydell 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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