The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including conservation, animal welfare, health, humanitarian aid, and public information.
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc gave $35K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,270
- +32.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,176
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $726,165
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (12 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc
- 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: 1658 Forest Drive, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 927-4010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation NW ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares were in Illinois (26%), Washington (17%), California (16%), Washington, DC (12%), and Texas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 30 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $887; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $850 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2024) to $37K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation NW Seattle, WA | Donation | $5,000 |
| GPF Foundation Lake Forest, IL | Donation | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Donation | $2,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund Cotati, CA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
| CAMERAorg Boston, MA | Donation | $1,800 |
| Honest Reporting New York, NY | Donation | $1,057 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $726,165 | $61,496 | $36,936 | $35,270 | 30 | — | $59,830 | — |
| 2024 | $701,605 | $51,514 | $34,352 | $26,577 | 27 | $26,577 | $43,739 | — |
| 2023 | $637,509 | $34,121 | $47,969 | $31,709 | 35 | $31,709 | $34,121 | $30,022 |
| 2022 | $602,453 | $19,742 | $48,452 | $36,598 | 26 | $36,598 | $19,742 | $30,691 |
| 2021 | $707,298 | $726,879 | $4,671 | — | — | — | $30,322 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Conservation NW says it protects, connects, and restores wildlands and wildlife from the Washington coast to the British Columbia Rockies. GPF Foundation says it supports education, appropriate treatment, and awareness of the dangers of recreational drug use. PAWS Chicago describes its work as helping homeless and at-risk pets through spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs. Ukraine Defense Support says it provides humanitarian aid and equipment to people defending Ukraine.
Other 2025 grantees include the Alzheimer’s Association, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Mercy Ships, National Parks Conservation Association, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and Beth Jacob Congregation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $35,270. Grants ranged from $75 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $5,000 to Conservation NW, $4,000 to GPF Foundation, and $2,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Mercy Ships, National Parks Conservation Association, and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr Roberta Miriam Drell as President, Jeffrey Alan Nack as Director, and Annette Marisa Kelly as Secretary.
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc is led by Roberta Miriam Drell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roberta Miriam Drell
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Alan Nack
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Marisa Kelly
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc
How much does The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc give each year?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc gave $35K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 27 grants.
What is The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,176, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc that year got $887 on average.
Where does The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc give grants?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (17%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (30 grants).
Who are The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation NW ($5,000), GPF Foundation ($4,000) and Alzheimers Association ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc reported $726K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What does The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Conservation NW says it protects, connects, and restores wildlands and wildlife from the Washington coast to the British Columbia Rockies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
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 Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3823648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Drell-Nack Philanthropic Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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