The Ila Foundation
The Ila Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilton, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $140K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Ila Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ila Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,090
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,418
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $139,652
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (50% 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 Ila Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fund for Greenwich Hospital ($2K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ila Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Greenwich Hospital Cos Cob, CT | Secure Finances for Medical Care | $1,775 |
| Oxford Academy Westbrook, CT | Fund Essential Teaching Programs | $1,735 |
| National Public Radio Baltimore, MD | Produce Trusted Journalism | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Everglades Stuart, FL | Protect & Restore the Everglades | $1,500 |
| Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY | Leading Art and Design School | $580 |
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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 | $139,652 | $5,340 | $8,014 | $7,090 | 5 | $7,945 | $5,271 | $7,012 |
| 2024 | $142,326 | $6,740 | $9,926 | $7,200 | 7 | $8,121 | $4,935 | $7,155 |
| 2023 | $143,432 | $129,842 | $11,323 | $10,380 | 5 | $11,310 | $129,829 | $5,767 |
| 2022 | $138,893 | $1,493 | $10,939 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,750 | $904 | $9,669 |
| 2021 | $137,309 | $8,864 | $7,565 | $6,800 | 4 | $7,430 | $7,485 | $8,521 |
| 2020 | $136,010 | $11,281 | $8,352 | $8,200 | 2 | — | $9,448 | $6,786 |
| 2019 | $133,081 | $10,187 | $8,994 | $8,200 | 9 | — | $8,856 | $8,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ila Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ila Foundation is led by Madeleine Ball, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Madeleine Ball
President
Managing Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol C. Ball
Executor Director
President-Tr → Director, 2022
Director → Executor Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank A. Ball Jr.
Finance Director
Treasurer → Finance Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank A. Ball
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stephen N. Maskaleris (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Corinne P. Maskaleris (2019–2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ila Foundation
How much does The Ila Foundation give each year?
The Ila Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 7 grants.
What is The Ila Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ila Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,418, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ila Foundation give grants?
The Ila Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Florida (21%).
Does The Ila Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Ila Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Ila Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ila Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fund for Greenwich Hospital ($1,775), Oxford Academy ($1,735) and National Public Radio ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ila Foundation?
The Ila Foundation reported $140K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ila Foundation's EIN?
The Ila Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1577089. 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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