Anahata Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 82-6893685 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8.5M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$134.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $2,000,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | Bloomfield, CT | General | $1,000,000 |
| Frenchman Bay Conservancy | Hancock, ME | General | $750,000 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports | Killington, VT | General | $600,000 |
| The Greenwave Org | New Haven, CT | General | $500,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Harlem Grown | Harlem, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Glynwood Center | Cold Spring, NY | General | $305,000 |
| Opera House Arts | Stonington, ME | General | $300,000 |
| Pacific Mammal Marine Center | Laguna Beach, CA | General | $300,000 |
| Brooklyn to Alaska Project | Brooklyn, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Deer Isle Fireman Association | Deer Isle, ME | General | $250,000 |
| First Descents | Denver, CO | General | $250,000 |
| Wayne State University Motor City | Detroit, MI | General | $200,000 |
| Be a Friend Project | Cold Spring, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub Inc | Cold Spring, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Nglcc Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $150,000 |
| Common Threads | Austin, TX | General | $110,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| Native Gardens of Blue Hill | Blue Hill, ME | General | $60,000 |
| The Episcopal Church of St Michael and All Angels for Friends | Corona Del Mar, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Protect the Highlands | Cold Spring, NY | General | $14,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,464,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $7,526,200 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6893685
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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