William R and Mary Anne Litgen
William R and Mary Anne Litgen is a private foundation, based in Arlington Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $447K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $48K.
William R and Mary Anne Litgen at a glance
In short: William R and Mary Anne Litgen gave $38K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,569
- -30.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,367
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,069
- Total assets
- $446,782
- -4.9% 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 William R and Mary Anne Litgen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Mary of Vernon Church ($19K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How William R and Mary Anne Litgen gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2025) to $113K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary of Vernon Church Indian Creek, IL | Religious | $18,700 |
| Cove Alliance Libertyville, IL | Medical Research | $7,400 |
| Aid for Women Gurnee, IL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Various 1000 Various, IL | Non Specific | $2,069 |
| Standing Tall Park Ridge, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| St Edna Arlington Heights, IL | Religious | $1,400 |
| Catholic Charities Gift Program Waukegan, IL | Religious | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $446,782 | $48,108 | $40,374 | $37,569 | 7 | $37,569 | $48,108 | $33,268 |
| 2024 | $469,690 | $103,437 | $56,466 | $53,729 | 10 | $53,729 | $59,981 | $29,686 |
| 2023 | $456,568 | $37,343 | $115,909 | $113,476 | 19 | $113,476 | $36,995 | $29,083 |
| 2022 | $534,517 | $12,866 | $49,340 | $42,164 | 10 | $42,164 | $18,103 | $34,064 |
| 2021 | $572,798 | $46,024 | $110,157 | $102,534 | 10 | $102,534 | $35,586 | $38,872 |
| 2020 | $638,771 | $27,552 | $77,433 | $70,445 | 14 | — | $15,933 | $40,392 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William R and Mary Anne Litgen reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William R and Mary Anne Litgen's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Anne Litgen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Litgen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 William R and Mary Anne Litgen
How much does William R and Mary Anne Litgen give each year?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen gave $38K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 10 grants.
What is William R and Mary Anne Litgen's typical grant size?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen's median grant in 2025 was $2,069, and its average grant was $5,367, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William R and Mary Anne Litgen give grants?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does William R and Mary Anne Litgen give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on William R and Mary Anne Litgen's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are William R and Mary Anne Litgen's largest grantees?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen's largest 2025 grantees include St Mary of Vernon Church ($18,700), Cove Alliance ($7,400) and Aid for Women ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William R and Mary Anne Litgen?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen reported $447K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is William R and Mary Anne Litgen's EIN?
William R and Mary Anne Litgen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7056853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 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 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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