The Etnyre Foundation
The Etnyre Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, Illinois. Established in 2018 by shareholders of Etnyre International, it makes grants to nonprofit organizations for initiatives intended to improve local communities.
The Etnyre Foundation at a glance
In short: The Etnyre Foundation gave $194K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,564
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,839
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,786
- Total assets
- $1,600,802
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Etnyre Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website lists an annual application cycle from February 1 through February 28, with recipients notified by May 1. Its 2023 filing says an application may be submitted by letter, email, or website and should include organizational and contact details; evidence of 501(c)(3) status; the amount requested and a budget; a detailed explanation of the proposed use, expected benefits, and mission alignment; measurable goals, a timeline, and an implementation plan; and an explanation of how outcomes will be evaluated. The website says it does not fund, among other things, consumables, field trips, political or religious activities, sports and extracurricular activities and equipment, salaries or labor costs, scholarships, sponsorships, grants to individuals, debt relief, medical or scientific research, or operational costs such as rent and utilities.
- Contact
Application contact: Nick Davis And Brooke Etnyre
Mailing address: 1333 Daysville Road, Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: (815) 732-2116
Website: https://www.theetnyrefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Etnyre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Community School District ($24K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says applicants must work in communities where Etnyre International operates. In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to Kentucky, 5% each to Pennsylvania and Arizona, and 3% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Etnyre Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 254% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $194K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community School District Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $23,680 |
| Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative) Lombard, IL | General Operating Support | $9,408 |
| Camp Freedom Inc Carbondale, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| City of Carbondale Carbondale, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Daviess County TNR Owensboro, KY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Del E Webb Center for Performing Arts Wickenburg, AZ | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Creek Conservation Association Franklin Grove, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Freedom House Princeton, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lee County Council on Aging Dixon, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grantmaking reported by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,600,802 | $362,416 | $218,295 | $193,564 | 40 | $203,211 | $100,081 | $80,096 |
| 2024 | $1,467,960 | $301,900 | $203,647 | $184,700 | 43 | $187,477 | $93,514 | $70,742 |
| 2023 | $1,373,674 | $306,494 | $188,776 | $174,103 | 35 | $176,622 | $47,175 | $61,556 |
| 2022 | $1,266,242 | $359,172 | $118,778 | $103,402 | 17 | $106,358 | $49,624 | $60,622 |
| 2021 | $1,031,187 | $73,820 | $120,728 | $108,255 | 19 | — | $67,360 | $59,081 |
| 2020 | $1,087,132 | $4,934 | $67,734 | $58,585 | 8 | — | $12,062 | $56,526 |
| 2019 | $1,147,375 | $215,108 | $67,766 | $63,701 | 5 | — | $11,939 | $49,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Etnyre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to support educational, environmental, and health initiatives that improve local communities. Its grantmaking pillars are Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of community services. Foundation for Senior Living describes its mission as helping people age independently and safely; Neighborhood House Association says it provides a safe environment, resources, and education to empower its community; and Lee County Council on Aging says it serves county residents and helps seniors maintain their function. Pegasus Special Riders describes providing therapeutic riding for people with special needs. In environmental work, Friends of Nachusa Grasslands says it supports stewardship, land protection, education, scientific activity, and land acquisition.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 40 grants totaling $193,564 in 2025. Awards ranged from $1,615 to $23,680, with a median of $4,786. The website lists grant amounts of $500–$5,000; the 2025 filing data includes grants above that range.
The largest reported 2025 grant was $23,680 to Oregon Community School District for general operating support. Other notable grants included $9,408 to Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative) and $5,000 each to Camp Freedom, City of Carbondale, Daviess County TNR, Del E Webb Center for Performing Arts, Foundation for Senior Living, Franklin Creek Conservation Association, Freedom House, Lee County Council on Aging, Neighborhood House Association, and Pegasus Special Riders. The filing lists each of these grants as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Davis, Justine Stenzel, Heather Payton, Kathryn Ferb, Karen Anuszewski, Michael Lonesome-Etnyre, Greg Ball, and Taylor Dietz as directors. It lists Melissa Masters and Michael Gelande as officers.
The Etnyre Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn Ferb
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lonesome-Etnyre
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ball
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Payton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Stenzel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Anuszewski
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Masters
Officer
Director → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$499 (2020) → $6K (2025)
Michael Gelande
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Jennifer Shaffer (2022–2025) — Director · Filing note: Through 125
- Former: Taylor Dietz (2022–2025) — Director · Filing note: Through 125
- Former: Julie O'Reilly (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nick Davis (2020–2023) — Officer
- Former: Brian Horner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Venohr (2022) — Officer
- Former: Donald Etnyre (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ganesh Iyer (2019–2021) — Officer
- Former: Greg Ploch (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lane Zerbe (2019–2021) — Officer
- Former: Robin Etnyre (2019–2021) — Officer
- Former: William Etnyre (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Brook Etnyre (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Melissa Masters (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about The Etnyre Foundation
How much does The Etnyre Foundation give each year?
The Etnyre Foundation gave $194K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $185K across 43 grants.
What is The Etnyre Foundation's typical grant size?
The Etnyre Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,786, and its average grant was $4,839, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Etnyre Foundation give grants?
The Etnyre Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (10%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oregon, IL (8 grants), Owensboro, KY (3 grants), Dixon, IL (3 grants) and Carbondale, PA (2 grants).
Does The Etnyre Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Etnyre Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Etnyre Foundation's largest grantees?
The Etnyre Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon Community School District ($23,680), Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative) ($9,408) and Camp Freedom Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Etnyre Foundation?
The Etnyre Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Etnyre Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support educational, environmental, and health initiatives that improve local communities. Its grantmaking pillars are Education, Environment, and Health & Well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Etnyre Foundation?
The foundation’s website lists an annual application cycle from February 1 through February 28, with recipients notified by May 1. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Etnyre Foundation's EIN?
The Etnyre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1991163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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