The William Beau Wrigley Jr
The William Beau Wrigley Jr is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports $1,211,845 in grants to 21 organizations, including arts, health, community, and advocacy organizations.
The William Beau Wrigley Jr at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,174,042
- +5877.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $10,013,167
- +813.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $9,112
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $9,112
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William Beau Wrigley Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 N Franklin St 3175, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 832-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Beau Wrigley Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 102 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Listed 2024 grantees are based in California, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The William Beau Wrigley Jr open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $63K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $2.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Restore and Protect Americas Everglades | $200,000 |
| New Museum New York, NY | Building Fund and Annual Trustee Dues Contribution | $150,000 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation New York City, NY | General Operating Support and the Judy Chicago Exhibition | $147,200 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | Women's Economic Empowerment Awards | $103,645 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Philadelphia, PA | Grant from the foundation to support crisis relief fund and other | $100,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | 2023 - 2025 Annual Trustee Contribution | $95,000 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation North Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Caring Community Foundation Onaga, KS | Contribution for Tornado Relief | $50,000 |
| Maysles Institute Inc New York, NY | Contribution for Co-Production of Film About an Artist | $50,000 |
| Meridian International Center Washington DC, DC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,174,042 | $10,013,167 | $9,112 | — | — | $9,112 | $13,167 | $28,457 |
| 2024 | $170,196 | $1,096,435 | $1,249,536 | $1,211,845 | 21 | $1,249,536 | $5,435 | $14,830 |
| 2023 | $323,088 | $1,164,570 | $1,593,339 | $1,538,564 | 24 | $1,593,339 | $14,570 | $22,322 |
| 2022 | $751,857 | $2,421,713 | $1,374,754 | $1,200,021 | 26 | $1,374,754 | $635,196 | $10,394 |
| 2021 | $286,867 | $2,650,002 | $2,886,937 | $2,518,415 | 31 | $2,886,937 | $2 | $15,122 |
| 2020 | $523,802 | $1,552,081 | $2,608,915 | $2,262,032 | 29 | — | $2,081 | $41,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Beau Wrigley Jr reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, the Norton Museum of Art says it welcomes visitors to experience the transformative power of art, while the Maysles Documentary Center describes its work as community, education, and documentary film, including amplifying under-represented artists and narratives. Open Arms Free Clinic says it serves the health and wellness needs of low-income, uninsured residents of Walworth County. Kansas Abortion Fund says its mission is to provide funding and a voice for Kansans in need of abortion care.
Other 2024 grantees include Visionary Women, whose stated mission is to engage conversations with innovative leaders funding high-impact initiatives for women and girls, and New Beginnings APFV, which describes work to educate the community about domestic abuse and sexual assault and support people affected by abuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $1,211,845 in grants to 21 organizations. Among the listed recipients, Visionary Women received $103,645, the Norton Museum of Art received $95,000, and Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation received $75,000. Maysles Institute, Open Arms Free Clinic, Caring Community Foundation, and New Beginnings APFV each received $50,000; Kansas Abortion Fund received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Wrigley Jr as chairman and director, Michael Zinsky as treasurer and director, and Tushin Shah as secretary and director.
The William Beau Wrigley Jr is led by William Wrigley Jr., Chairman & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Wrigley Jr.
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zinsky
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tushin Shah
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sue Hostetler Wrigley (2020–2024) — Vice Chairperson, President & Director
- Former: Larissa Leibowitz (2020) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William Beau Wrigley Jr
How large is The William Beau Wrigley Jr?
The William Beau Wrigley Jr reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The William Beau Wrigley Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Beau Wrigley Jr?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The William Beau Wrigley Jr make grants?
Listed 2024 grantees are based in California, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, and Kansas.
What is The William Beau Wrigley Jr's EIN?
The William Beau Wrigley Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4600661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William Beau Wrigley Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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