The Claretknoll Foundation
The Claretknoll Foundation is a private foundation based in Ottawa, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants for assistance to people described in the filing as developmentally disabled orphans.
The Claretknoll Foundation at a glance
In short: The Claretknoll Foundation gave $70K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,884
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,912
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,075
- Total assets
- $304,505
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% 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 Claretknoll 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: 29 Windward Way, Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (630) 433-8230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Claretknoll Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Park Lawn School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 11% to recipients in Indiana. Listed recipients included organizations and individuals in Illinois and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Claretknoll Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 484% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $71K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Lawn School Oak Lawn, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orhan | $9,500 |
| Jean Auskalinis Orland Park, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $6,405 |
| Carol Brophy Chicago, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $6,050 |
| Peter Schrodle Fishers, IN | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $5,550 |
| James Perry Palos Heights, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $4,350 |
| William Barger Ottawa, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $2,529 |
| Susan J Geis Chicago, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $2,400 |
| Linda Lacombe Oak Forest, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $2,400 |
| David Meinke Homewood, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $2,400 |
| Thomas J Habel Orland Park, IL | Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan | $2,400 |
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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 | $304,505 | $17,681 | $79,557 | $69,884 | 24 | $79,373 | $17,681 | $16,385 |
| 2024 | $371,919 | $11,662 | $88,995 | $71,034 | 29 | $88,809 | $11,662 | $20,172 |
| 2023 | $441,481 | $-6,871 | $33,612 | $25,468 | 22 | $33,612 | $7,455 | $22,104 |
| 2022 | $470,297 | $10,971 | $37,847 | $28,200 | 22 | $37,847 | $9,621 | $24,602 |
| 2021 | $523,084 | $11,851 | $30,431 | $25,464 | 23 | — | $10,776 | $26,350 |
| 2020 | $550,222 | $24,910 | $60,542 | $35,427 | 22 | — | $12,978 | $27,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Claretknoll Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $69,884 through 24 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,550 to $9,500, with a median grant of $2,075. Its largest listed grants were $9,500 to Park Lawn School and $6,405 to Jean Auskalinis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill Barger as Treasurer, Amy Egan as President, Steve Maty as Vice President, and Mary McCormick as Secretary.
The Claretknoll Foundation is led by Amy Egan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Egan
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Barger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary McCormick
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Maty
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: James Dubina (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Kathy Sherwin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shirley Mroz (2020–2023) — Director
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 Claretknoll Foundation
How much does The Claretknoll Foundation give each year?
The Claretknoll Foundation gave $70K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 29 grants.
What is The Claretknoll Foundation's typical grant size?
The Claretknoll Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,075, and its average grant was $2,912, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Claretknoll Foundation give grants?
The Claretknoll Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orland Park, IL (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Claretknoll Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Claretknoll Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Developmentally Disabled Orphan" (23 grants).
Who are The Claretknoll Foundation's largest grantees?
The Claretknoll Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Park Lawn School ($9,500), Jean Auskalinis ($6,405) and Carol Brophy ($6,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Claretknoll Foundation?
The Claretknoll Foundation reported $305K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Claretknoll 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 The Claretknoll Foundation's EIN?
The Claretknoll Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7204918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Claretknoll 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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