Aldridge Gives Foundation
Invitation OnlyLibertyville, Illinois · EIN 92-1251493 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$749K
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$8,598
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $7,500.
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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d | Chicago, IL | Improve the lives and accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. | $142,500 |
| Uso | Chicago, IL | Improve the well-being of the people who serve in the US military and their families. keep service members connected to their families,… | $115,000 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | To serve children and families by providing advanced, compassionate care, research, and advocacy, dedicated to the health and well-being of… | $75,000 |
| Beavers Charitable Trust | Los Altos, CA | Assisting students entering the heavy construction industry | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Inspiring hope and promoting health through integrated clinical practice, education and research. | $31,379 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Ending child hunger on the weekends. | $27,250 |
| Special Childrens Charities | Chicago, IL | Empowering children with disabilities through inclusive recreational, educational, and social programs, aiming to foster potential, build… | $26,815 |
| Ace Mentor Program of America | Philadelphia, PA | Inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction. | $25,000 |
| James M Sweeney Classic | Countryside, IL | Grants to other charitable organizations | $25,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling | Milwaukee, WI | Provide affordable mental health services so that people can heal, cope, and thrive. | $25,000 |
| Bucks for Burn Camp | Chicago, IL | To empower burn survivors to overcome trauma and thrive | $20,920 |
| Movember Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To help men live happier, healthier, and longer lives by focusing on men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancers, and… | $20,394 |
| The Leaders Institute LLC | Arlington, TX | To provide practical business skills that help individuals and groups achieve a higher level of accomplishment | $12,900 |
| Little City Foundation | Palatine, IL | Provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the opportunities to live safely, learn, work and explore. | $11,000 |
| Libertyville Sunrise Rotary | Libertyville, IL | Provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowhsip of business,… | $10,000 |
| The Oscar Mike Foundation | Poplar Grove, IL | Keeping injured veterans "on the move" in all aspects of life. | $10,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | Protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural… | $8,000 |
| Rochelle Little League | Rochelle, IL | Emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play to develop character in kids | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Women Build | Chicago, IL | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Orange County | Chapel Hill, NC | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | Chicago, IL | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $6,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Illinois | Philadelphia, PA | Inspire high school sutdents to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Women in Trades | Chicago, IL | To increase the number of women in the skilled trades and other blue collar | $5,000 |
| Curesearch for Childrens Cancer | Bethesda, MD | Curesearch funds and supports chidlren's cancer research and provides education and resources to all those | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Md Metro Maryland | Silver Springs, MD | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $5,000 |
| Kiewit Cares Power of Hope | Lenexa, KS | Raises funds and provides support to organizations that serve and improve the communities where kiewit power works | $5,000 |
| National Academy of Construction | Austin, TX | Honor oustanding construction industry leaders and improve the industry. | $5,000 |
| Perspectives Charter School | Chicago, IL | To provide students with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of a disciplined life | $5,000 |
| Womenshelter Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | To eliminate domestic violence through compassionate intervention, education, and personal empowerment, providing safe housing, crisis… | $5,000 |
| You Run This Town Foundation | Long Beach, CA | To develop the next generation of leaders by providing youth in underserved communities with enrichment programs | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Illinois Region | Detroit, MI | Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families | $2,500 |
| Home for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their… | $2,500 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | Basalt, CO | To protect and enhance the habitat of the roaring fork river and its corridor | $2,500 |
| Marine Veterans Mc Darkhousement Memorial Chp | Goodfield, IL | Support and defend those who have defended their country and their freedoms. help veteran care facilities provide a warm meal, clothing,… | $2,000 |
| Wheels of Happiness | Alpharetta, GA | Empower survivors of spinal cord injuries and individuals with motor disabilities in underserved communities worldwide. | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | Ensure that everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. | $1,600 |
| Don't Ever Give Up Inc | Cary, NC | Raises funds and awareness to end cancer by supporting cutting-edge research through the v foundation. united, we are driven to putting an… | $1,000 |
| Hair and Hope | Chicago, IL | Helping cancer patients and at-risk youth, by offering wigs, cold caps to reduce hair loss during chemo, hair care kits, and styling… | $1,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | Montgomery, AL | The food bank operates as a clearing house for the collection, sorting, storing and distribution of edible food to | $1,000 |
| Ibew Local 134 Helping Hands Charitable Funds | Chicago, IL | Provide assistance to members who are in need due to lack of employment, financial emergencies, personnel tragedies, and other issues that… | $1,000 |
| Lake County Stallions | Grayslake, IL | Dedicated to teaching the sports of cheerleading, football and lacrosse to youths K-8 | $1,000 |
| Mccarthy Holdings | St Louis, MO | The corporation will raise funds, primarily through annual tournaments from which the entire net proceeds will be donated | $1,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank | Grove City, OH | End hunger one nourishing meal at a time while co-creating communities where everyone thrives. | $1,000 |
| Our Shining Stars Foundation | Zion, IL | Serving seniors, youths and foster kids with food, toys and school supplies | $1,000 |
| Pucks for Autism | Gages Lake, IL | Raise awareness and support for individuals with autism through hockey-related events, generating funds to benefit programs and… | $1,000 |
| Ready Set Ride | Plainfield, IL | Provides therapeutic riding for individuals with disabilities | $1,000 |
| Rides for Hope | Elk Grove Village, IL | To break down transportation barriers for graduates of john 3:16 mission by providing refurbished, reliable vehicles to help them access… | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Wauwatosa, WI | Growing disciples for christ, living the gospel through love and service, celebrating the sacraments | $1,000 |
| The Lila Foundation | Forest Lanke, MN | Maintain the quality of education for lila students. | $1,000 |
| All Saints Catholic | Milwaukee, WI | Work for justice for the poor and the powerless; build up and foster a multi-racial, multi-cultural community of faith, hope and love. | $500 |
| Chicago Police Marine Corps League | Chicago, IL | Connecting marines and fmf corpsmen with crucial veteran services and community support, while also honoring their service and fostering… | $500 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | To deliver high quality, accessible learning opportunities, advance student success and strengthen the diverse | $500 |
| Concordia Cemetary | Forest Park, IL | Preserve its rich heritage as a historic landmark through maintenance, education, and community engagement, ensuring its stories and… | $500 |
| Faith Lutheran Preschool | Sussex, WI | Sharing jesus' love and preparing children for future success. | $500 |
| Field Station Cooperative | Porter, IN | To foster love of learning, critical thinking, creativity, and environmental responsibility through nature-based education | $500 |
| Fontana Unified School District | Fontana, CA | To be a united community dedicated to preparing every student for success in college, career, and life, ensuring they are equipped for… | $500 |
| Friends of Wildcat Baseball | Libertyville, IL | Dedicated to the continuous improvement of libertyville high school basebal | $500 |
| Gambrills Athletic Club | Gambrills, MD | To develop, direct and promote youth baseball and softball and to ensure optimal performance, safe competition | $500 |
| Hampshire Youth Football and Cheer | Hampshire, IL | Support of youth sports | $500 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church and School | Palatine, IL | Igniting lives for christ, sharing god's love, and preparing students for life and eternity through education and service | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $748,758 | 74 |
| 2024 | $660,901 | 56 |
| 2023 | $122,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610579349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1251493
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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