The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rosemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $238K. Net investment income was $235K.
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation gave $238K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,500
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,929
- +89.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $254,474
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Bill and Orli Staley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lyric Opera of Chicago ($150K). Together the top 7 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 31 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 179% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2022) to $238K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support | $150,000 |
| Chicago Opera Theater Chicago, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Chicago, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre CO Chicago, IL | Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $254,474 | $184,051 | $243,501 | $237,500 | 7 | $237,500 | $234,856 | $9,041 |
| 2024 | $310,917 | $120,493 | $149,768 | $143,000 | 8 | $143,000 | $19,484 | $13,409 |
| 2023 | $339,266 | $9,694 | $126,597 | $126,220 | 6 | $126,220 | $9,538 | $18,183 |
| 2022 | $456,066 | $37,883 | $89,887 | $85,000 | 4 | $85,000 | $11,071 | $21,398 |
| 2021 | $510,390 | $13,333 | $113,726 | $110,000 | 6 | $110,000 | $7,548 | $30,013 |
| 2020 | $611,045 | $270,264 | $215,164 | $203,500 | 9 | — | $262,372 | $31,215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation is led by William D. Staley, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William D. Staley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arlene D. Staley (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation
How much does The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation give each year?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation gave $238K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 8 grants.
What is The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,929, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation give grants?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lyric Opera of Chicago ($150,000), Chicago Opera Theater ($25,000) and Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's EIN?
The Bill and Orli Staley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3925847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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