Willows Academy
Des Plaines, IL ·EIN 36-2813264 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Willows Academy?
Willows Academy is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($150K), Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd ($100K), Irish Fellowship Educational & ($72K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $518K in grants to Willows Academy between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $150,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Irish Fellowship Educational & | $72,000 | 12 | 2019–2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $66,145 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $57,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Donegal Family Foundation Inc | $32,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $29,100 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baxter International Foundation | $4,562 | 6 | 2020–2022 |
| Beck Foundation | $1,100 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Willows Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To purchase a new STEM curriculum for the Middle School including the LABLELEARNER Program for math science | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Donegal Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $15,500 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To help upgrade security for the facility, including a new door system for the hallways, interior video, and Steinway baby grand piano | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Beck Foundation | CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,100 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $43,145 |
| 2023 | Donegal Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To help upgrade security for the facility, including screening visitors, a new door for the front office, cameras and radios | $10,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $6,600 |
| 2023 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $100 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To help with the purchase of two 14-passenger buses, with a lifespan of 10 years, to transport students | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | GROWTH | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $1,010 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Helen V Brach Foundation | For recent STEM expansions and to supplement STEM teacher salaries | $7,500 |
| 2021 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Irish Fellowship Educational & | TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $1,030 |
| 2021 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS GRANT | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Willows Academy?
Willows Academy is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($150K), Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd ($100K), Irish Fellowship Educational & ($72K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $518K in grants to Willows Academy between 2019–2025.
Who is Willows Academy's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of Willows Academy, with $150K across 2 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Willows Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $518K in grants to Willows Academy across 37 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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