Setork-Dynacom Foundation
Setork-Dynacom Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Park, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $21,900 to charitable organizations, including education, social-service, health, and child-focused organizations.
Setork-Dynacom Foundation at a glance
In short: Setork-Dynacom Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,900
- +1188.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,825
- +544.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $622,991
- +85.1% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Setork-Dynacom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing names Mina Setork as the contact, says no specific form is required, and states that grants are made only to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there is no submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mina Setork
Mailing address: 220 Lake Shore Drive Unit 1606, Lake Park, FL 33403
Phone: (630) 881-0159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Setork-Dynacom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Edward Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining shares were Tennessee (3%), Kansas (3%), Maryland (2%), and Florida (2%). Listed recipients were also located in Oregon and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Setork-Dynacom Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Foundation Napervlle, IL | To Support Programs | $6,500 |
| North Central College Napervlle, IL | To Support Programs | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University Chicago, IL | To Support Programs | $3,500 |
| Spectrios Institution of Low Vision Wheaton, IL | To Support Programs | $3,000 |
| Dupage Pads Inc Wheaton, IL | To Support Programs | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Support Programs | $700 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | To Support Programs | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America Topeka, KS | To Support Programs | $500 |
| Watoto Child Care Ministry Inc Tampa, FL | To Support Programs | $440 |
| Child Foundation Portland, OR | To Support Programs | $360 |
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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 | $622,991 | $309,066 | $22,560 | $21,900 | 12 | $22,287 | $8,793 | $17,162 |
| 2024 | $336,485 | $157,702 | $2,271 | $1,700 | 6 | $2,023 | $7,454 | $9,268 |
| 2023 | $181,054 | $4,460 | $9,910 | $9,500 | 3 | $9,712 | $4,262 | $9,157 |
| 2022 | $186,504 | $50,000 | $14,115 | $11,550 | 2 | $14,115 | — | $7,173 |
| 2021 | $150,619 | $100,010 | $5,925 | $2,000 | 1 | $5,925 | — | $2,678 |
| 2020 | $56,534 | $40,010 | $3,775 | $1,000 | 1 | — | — | $1,041 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Setork-Dynacom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include preparing students for leadership and civic life (North Central College), ending homelessness in DuPage County (DuPage P.A.D.S.), advancing research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), and helping children facing disadvantage access education and safe, healthy lives (Child Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $21,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,500, with a median of $600. Larger grants included $6,500 to Edward Foundation, $5,000 to North Central College, $3,500 to Northwestern University, and $3,000 to Spectrios Institution of Low Vision. Other listed recipients included DuPage P.A.D.S. ($1,000), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($700), and Watoto Child Care Ministry ($440).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ali Setork as president; Mina Setork and Amir Azarbad as trustees; Leila Azarbad as treasurer; and Sheila Setork as secretary.
Setork-Dynacom Foundation is led by Ali Setork, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ali Setork
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amir Azarbad
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mina Setork
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Azarbad
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila Setork
Secretary
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 Setork-Dynacom Foundation
How much does Setork-Dynacom Foundation give each year?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 6 grants.
What is Setork-Dynacom Foundation's typical grant size?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $1,825, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Setork-Dynacom Foundation give grants?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Napervlle, IL (2 grants), Wheaton, IL (2 grants) and Topeka, KS (2 grants).
Does Setork-Dynacom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Setork-Dynacom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Programs" (12 grants).
Who are Setork-Dynacom Foundation's largest grantees?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Edward Foundation ($6,500), North Central College ($5,000) and Northwestern University ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Setork-Dynacom Foundation?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Setork-Dynacom Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Setork-Dynacom Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Setork-Dynacom Foundation's EIN?
Setork-Dynacom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0756854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Setork-Dynacom Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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