The Tobey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 16 grants totaling $4.2M.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.2M
Grant Count
16
Avg Grant Size
$259K
About The Tobey Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Tobey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 16 grants totaling $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | — |
| Expenses | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Fidelity Charitable Fund ($2,552,126), Fidelity Charitable Fund ($1,577,593), The Buddy Program ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Institute Of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support of the Arts | $2,500 |
| Aspen Animal Shelter Aspen, CO | Animal Rights | $1,000 |
| Aspen Public Radio Aspen, CO | Public Media | $1,000 |
| Court Theatre Chicago, IL | Support of the Arts | $2,500 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | Public Charity support | $1,577,593 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund Cincinnati, OH | Public Charity support | $2,552,126 |
| Historic Preservation Foundation Chicago, IL | Historical Preservation and Education | $1,500 |
| Journeycare Inc Glenview, IL | Human Services | $1,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church Kenilworth, IL | Religious | $2,500 |
| LEAP Learning Systems Chicago, IL | Education | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne C Tobey | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tobey Foundation?
The Tobey Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does The Tobey Foundation operate?
The Tobey Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio.
What size grants does The Tobey Foundation award?
In 2020, The Tobey Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $259K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Tobey Foundation's EIN?
The Tobey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3989019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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