The Aigner Foundation Inc
The Aigner Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Arlington Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $219K.
The Aigner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Aigner Foundation Inc gave $92K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,728
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,192
- -25.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,275,108
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% 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 The Aigner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Employee Assistance Fund Seed Money ($25K). Together the top 9 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aigner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2019) to $123K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Assistance Fund Seed Money Des Plaines, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Refuge for Women Crystal Lake, IL | Charitable | $15,600 |
| Concordia Place Chicago, IL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living Riverwoods, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lutheran World Relief Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $7,628 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Des Plaines, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mosaic National Supports Omaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Betsy's Blankets Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,275,108 | $226,705 | $141,515 | $91,728 | 9 | $131,717 | $218,932 | $155,855 |
| 2024 | $2,189,918 | $96,015 | $156,143 | $122,761 | 9 | $148,162 | $92,061 | $148,878 |
| 2023 | $2,237,122 | $177,969 | $167,585 | $105,090 | 5 | $130,666 | $173,933 | $126,204 |
| 2022 | $2,234,674 | $1,188,446 | $167,612 | $105,000 | 6 | $132,533 | $1,157,067 | $118,973 |
| 2021 | $1,209,694 | $201,326 | $127,461 | $83,755 | 7 | $113,447 | $189,187 | $144,136 |
| 2020 | $1,133,839 | $120,883 | $126,750 | $98,000 | 5 | — | $117,938 | $114,239 |
| 2019 | $1,139,410 | $98,739 | $118,784 | $73,000 | 7 | — | $92,160 | $115,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aigner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aigner Foundation Inc is led by Frederick Aigner, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick Aigner
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Molly Aigner Russell
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Seth Matthew Aigner
Treasurer & Director
Senior Program Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig Colmar (2019–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Rev Frederick Aigner (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Aigner Foundation Inc
How much does The Aigner Foundation Inc give each year?
The Aigner Foundation Inc gave $92K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 9 grants.
What is The Aigner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Aigner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,192, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aigner Foundation Inc give grants?
The Aigner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Plaines, IL (2 grants).
Does The Aigner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Aigner Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Aigner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Aigner Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Employee Assistance Fund Seed Money ($25,000), Refuge for Women ($15,600) and Concordia Place ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Aigner Foundation Inc?
The Aigner Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Aigner Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Aigner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6055199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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