Allyn Foundation Incorporated a Delaware Corp
Invitation OnlyNaperville, Illinois · EIN 23-7025589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Environmental programs | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Family services | $14,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Environmental programs | $10,000 |
| The Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Museum programs | $10,000 |
| Wellness House | Hinsdale, IL | Individual services | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Community services | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Family services | $8,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Music programs | $8,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Museum programs | $7,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | Legal services | $6,000 |
| American Lung Association | Osceola, WI | Medical research | $6,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Family services | $6,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Medical research | $6,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical services | $6,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Community services | $6,000 |
| Pillars Community Health | Countryside, IL | Family services | $6,000 |
| Save the Children | Washington, DC | Child poverty services | $6,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | Education programs | $6,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | Community services | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | Environmental programs | $5,000 |
| Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL | Zoo programs | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Music programs | $5,000 |
| Children's Home and Aid Society | Chicago, IL | Youth services | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Family services | $5,000 |
| Dupage Children's Museum | Naperville, IL | Museum programs | $5,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Carol Stream, IL | Individual services | $5,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Environmental programs | $5,000 |
| Mothers Helping Mothers | Sarasota, FL | Individual services | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Museum programs | $5,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | Chicago, IL | Family services | $5,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Public television | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Individual services | $5,000 |
| Ray Graham Association | Lisle, IL | Disability services | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Museum programs | $5,000 |
| The Community House - Charlie's Gift | Hinsdale, IL | Community services | $5,000 |
| Wedu Pbs | Tampa, FL | Public television | $5,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Public televisiom | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Medical services | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Zoo programs | $4,000 |
| Lisle Township Food Pantry | Lisle, IL | Community services | $4,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Washington, DC | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | Medical research | $4,000 |
| Project Bread | East Boston, MA | Community services | $4,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| Camp Hope | Lake Forest, IL | Youth programs | $3,000 |
| City on the Hill Youth Foundation | Chicago, IL | Youth services | $3,000 |
| Forty Carrots Family Center | Sarasota, FL | Family services | $3,000 |
| Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Hidden Acres Safe Haven | Dowagiac, MI | Animal protection | $3,000 |
| Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Downers Grove, IL | Medical services | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Disability services | $3,000 |
| Naperville Park District | Naperville, IL | Family programs | $3,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | Music programs | $3,000 |
| United Way Suncoast | Tampa, FL | Family services | $3,000 |
| Urban Gateways | Chicago, IL | Education programs | $3,000 |
| Alive Center | Naperville, IL | Youth services | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,000 | 67 |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 65 |
| 2023 | $270,000 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610969349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7025589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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