The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation gave $110K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $110,084
- +85.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $36,695
- +1014.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Friends of Saint Nicholas ($100K). Together the top 3 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $110K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Saint Nicholas New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Order of St Andrew the Apostle New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Disaster Relief Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $84 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $48,255 | $110,086 | $110,084 | 3 | $110,084 | $14,653 | $1,230 |
| 2020 | $61,831 | $42,445 | $59,276 | $59,274 | 18 | — | $3,443 | $4,559 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation is led by Theodore J. Theophilos, President, Assistant Sec'y & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Theodore J. Theophilos
President, Assistant Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne A. Theophilos
Sec'y, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George D. Theophilos
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation
How much does The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation give each year?
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation gave $110K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $59K across 18 grants.
What is The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation's typical grant size?
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $36,695, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation give grants?
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation's EIN?
The Theodore J and Anne a Theophilos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4234457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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