St Andrews Foundation
St Andrews Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
St Andrews Foundation at a glance
In short: St Andrews Foundation gave $96K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,890
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,359
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $707,212
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Andrews Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 513 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 947-8445
Website: https://standrewsfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Andrews Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($28K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (47%), Pennsylvania (29%), Florida (22%), Virginia (2%), and Michigan (1%). Percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is St Andrews Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 258% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2024) to $124K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Donation | $27,500 |
| CDGA Foundation Lemont, IL | Charitable Donation | $15,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth El Highland Park, IL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Morse Life Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $7,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Champaign, IL | Charitable Donation | $6,000 |
| Illinois PGA Golf, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,340 |
| Lake Shore Country Club Education Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $707,212 | $32,954 | $99,345 | $95,890 | 22 | $97,743 | $29,652 | $37,827 |
| 2023 | $773,603 | $24,184 | $103,033 | $100,000 | 30 | $100,221 | $29,456 | $39,965 |
| 2022 | $852,452 | $6,873 | $129,397 | $124,330 | 38 | $129,397 | $12,070 | $45,642 |
| 2021 | $974,976 | $22,594 | $133,721 | $123,525 | 48 | $133,721 | $19,067 | $50,489 |
| 2020 | $1,086,103 | $23,874 | $124,553 | $120,010 | 45 | — | $23,874 | $61,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Andrews Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it aims to support St. Andrew’s Residence now and in the future, and describes its vision as contributing to a sustainable financial system that supports the Residence’s vision of helping people age with dignity and live life to the fullest.
Its reported 2024 grantees include organizations with varied purposes. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies. The University of Illinois Foundation says it administers private gifts to benefit the University of Illinois System. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity, build relationships with Israel, and meet human needs within the Jewish community. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of St Andrews Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $95,890. Awards ranged from $200 to $27,500, with a median grant of $1,750. Its largest listed grants were $27,500 to Jewish United Fund (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), $15,250 to CDGA Foundation, $10,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and $10,000 to North Suburban Synagogue Beth El. All listed purposes were “charitable donation.”
Other reported 2024 grants included $7,000 to Morse Life Foundation; $6,000 each to Evans Scholars Foundation and University of Illinois Foundation; and $2,340 to Illinois PGA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel S. Hirsch as president, treasurer, and director; Cynthia B. Hirsch as secretary and director; and Neal Hirsch as director.
St Andrews Foundation is led by Joel S. Hirsch, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel S. Hirsch
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia B. Hirsch
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about St Andrews Foundation
How much does St Andrews Foundation give each year?
St Andrews Foundation gave $96K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 30 grants.
What is St Andrews Foundation's typical grant size?
St Andrews Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $4,359, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Andrews Foundation that year got $375 on average.
Where does St Andrews Foundation give grants?
St Andrews Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), Highland Park, IL (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does St Andrews Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on St Andrews Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (22 grants).
Who are St Andrews Foundation's largest grantees?
St Andrews Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($27,500), CDGA Foundation ($15,250) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Andrews Foundation?
St Andrews Foundation reported $707K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does St Andrews Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to support St. Andrew’s Residence now and in the future, and describes its vision as contributing to a sustainable financial system that supports the Residence’s vision of helping people age with dignity and live life to the fullest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Andrews Foundation?
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 St Andrews Foundation's EIN?
St Andrews Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3746882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does St Andrews 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). St Andrews Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/st-andrews-foundation-morg_ddf4fdfa1a6f498d8d6889b91061fddd
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