The Sanfilippo Foundation
The Sanfilippo Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elgin, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Sanfilippo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sanfilippo Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000
- +3233.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +3233.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,171,030
- -1.2% 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 Sanfilippo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Landmark Uptown Theater Corp ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30 (2024) to $35K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Uptown Theater Corp Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,171,030 | $289,162 | $349,383 | $1,000 | 1 | $84,784 | $1,114 |
| 2024 | $5,231,251 | $394,582 | $316,182 | $30 | 1 | $86,145 | — |
| 2023 | $5,152,851 | $271,166 | $348,477 | — | — | $121,712 | — |
| 2022 | $5,230,162 | $387,838 | $337,651 | — | — | $177,313 | — |
| 2021 | $5,179,975 | $233,954 | $274,800 | $35,000 | 3 | $207,068 | — |
| 2020 | $5,220,821 | $70,310 | $233,742 | $2,670 | 2 | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,384,253 | $407,895 | $446,608 | $10,000 | 2 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sanfilippo Foundation is led by Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Sanfilippo
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasper Brian Sanfilippo
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Sanfilippo
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Sanfilippo
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Sanfilippo Foundation
How much does The Sanfilippo Foundation give each year?
The Sanfilippo Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30 across 1 grant.
How large is The Sanfilippo Foundation?
The Sanfilippo Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $289K.
What is The Sanfilippo Foundation?
The Sanfilippo Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elgin, IL. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Sanfilippo Foundation operate?
The Sanfilippo Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is The Sanfilippo Foundation's EIN?
The Sanfilippo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0141140. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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