Albert W Cherne Foundation
Invitation OnlyFountain Hills, Arizona · EIN 23-7005356 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$650K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$26.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern | Roseville, MN | Program support | $200,000 |
| International Dark Sky Discovery Center Inc | Fountain Hills, AZ | Program support | $150,000 |
| Risen Christ School | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $100,000 |
| Camp Jorn | Manitowish Waters, WI | Program support | $60,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Program support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | Franklin Lakes, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | Houston, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Manitowish Waters Lakes Association Inc | Manitowish Waters, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Kirsch Foundation | Los Altos, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Washington, DC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hats and Mittens Association | Minnetonka, MN | Program support | $5,000 |
| Historic Ironwood Theater | Ironwood, MI | Program support | $3,000 |
| Frank B Koller Library | Manitowish Waters, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $650,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $549,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $222,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600619349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7005356
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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