The Aunt Marlene Foundation
The Aunt Marlene Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burr Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $72K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Aunt Marlene Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aunt Marlene Foundation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $28K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $55,000
- +10.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $27,500
- -45.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $72,212
- -45.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Aunt Marlene Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Museum of Science & Industry ($50K). Together the top 2 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aunt Marlene Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 935% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $60K (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science & Industry Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,212 | $-4,660 | $56,041 | $55,000 | 2 | $56,041 | $2,919 | $5,993 |
| 2021 | $132,913 | $27,330 | $54,964 | $50,000 | 1 | $51,846 | $24,212 | $8,472 |
| 2020 | $160,547 | $2,719 | $61,840 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $4,596 | $10,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aunt Marlene Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aunt Marlene Foundation is led by Catherine Pak Ranum Greenspon, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Catherine Pak Ranum Greenspon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B Greenspon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Aunt Marlene Foundation
How much does The Aunt Marlene Foundation give each year?
The Aunt Marlene Foundation gave $55K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Aunt Marlene Foundation?
The Aunt Marlene Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Aunt Marlene Foundation operate?
The Aunt Marlene Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What is The Aunt Marlene Foundation's EIN?
The Aunt Marlene Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1467522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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