The Azek Cares Foundation
The AZEK Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 91 grants totaling $972,135, with listed awards supporting organizations in areas that include housing, arts and theater, education, veterans’ services, and community programs.
The Azek Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: The Azek Cares Foundation gave $972K across 91 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $972,135
- +249.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 91
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,683
- +168.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $534,812
- -64.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (29% 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 The Azek Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1330 West Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (224) 289-1939
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Azek Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cristo Rey ($125K). Together the top 10 received $526K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 202 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that Ohio received 29% of grant dollars, Minnesota 21%, Pennsylvania 12%, Illinois 12%, and California 8%. These figures describe the distribution of that year’s grants and do not establish a stated geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Azek Cares Foundation gives
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1342% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $972K (2025). In 2025 it made 91 grants totaling $972K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Main Street Wilmington Wilmington, OH | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Ashland Schine's Theatre Ashland, OH | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Scranton Neighborhood Housing Scranton, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of Ne PA Scranton, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Withall Fore All St Louis Park, MN | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Annapolis, MD | General Operating Support | $20,500 |
| A Sense of Home Hawthorne, CA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs Smithtown, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Skinner West Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $534,812 | $5,650 | $972,135 | $972,135 | 91 | $972,135 | — | $57,844 |
| 2024 | $1,501,797 | $211,895 | $284,782 | $278,337 | 70 | $279,582 | — | $110,915 |
| 2023 | $1,574,684 | $1,402,340 | $81,486 | $78,856 | 27 | $78,856 | $40 | $18,202 |
| 2022 | $253,830 | $162,000 | $316,392 | $67,414 | 13 | $67,414 | — | $12,906 |
| 2021 | $408,222 | $500,000 | $91,778 | $4,778 | 1 | — | — | $9,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Azek Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving varied purposes. For example, Scranton Neighborhood Housing Services describes its mission as creating stable, vibrant communities through resident engagement, housing assistance, financial guidance, and community development. Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre says it provides opportunities to experience live theater and produces musicals at an outdoor venue. Friends of Skinner West describes its support as providing technology, extracurricular opportunities, and teacher support for the school.
Other 2025 recipients include America’s VetDogs, which says it trains and places service dogs for people including disabled veterans and first responders; A Sense of Home, which creates homes for young people who have aged out of foster care; and Paws for Patrick, which connects young people living with mental illness to emotional support animals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 91 grants totaling $972,135. Grants ranged from $27 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed largest awards were $125,000 each to Cristo Rey in Minneapolis and Main Street Wilmington in Ohio, both for general operating support. Other notable grants included $60,000 to Ashland Schine’s Theatre, $50,000 each to Scranton Neighborhood Housing and United Neighborhood Centers of NE PA, and $35,000 to WithAll For All; each was listed for general operating support.
Additional 2025 grants included $20,500 to Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre and $20,000 each to A Sense of Home, America’s VetDogs, Friends of Skinner West, Ken Duke & Friends, One Goal, Reproductive Freedom for All, and Paws for Patrick.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph Nicoletti as chair; Paul Kardish as secretary; Dennis Kitchen, Bobby Gentile, Cheryl Hagan, and Peter Clifford as directors; Amanda Cimaglia as director and president; Sandra Lamartine as director, co-chair, and co-president; Morgan Walbridge as secretary; and Randy Herth as treasurer.
The Azek Cares Foundation is led by Amanda Cimaglia, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Cimaglia
Director & President
Director, Co-Chair & Co-President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Nicoletti
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Gentile
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hagan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Kitchen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Clifford
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kardish
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Herth
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Morgan Walbridge (2022–2025) — Secretary · Filing note: Term ended end 7125
- Former: Sandra Lamartine (2022–2025) — Director, Co-Chair & Co-President · Filing note: Term ended end 7125
- Former: Greg Jorgensen (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Azek Cares Foundation
How much does The Azek Cares Foundation give each year?
The Azek Cares Foundation gave $972K across 91 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 70 grants.
What is The Azek Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
The Azek Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,683, across 91 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Azek Cares Foundation give grants?
The Azek Cares Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (21%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (11 grants), Wilmington, OH (6 grants), Boise, ID (4 grants) and Atlanta, GA (4 grants).
Does The Azek Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Azek Cares Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 91) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Azek Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
The Azek Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cristo Rey ($125,000), Main Street Wilmington ($125,000) and Ashland Schine's Theatre ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Azek Cares Foundation?
The Azek Cares Foundation reported $535K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $972K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Azek Cares Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Azek Cares Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Azek Cares Foundation's EIN?
The Azek Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4369380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Azek Cares 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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