Ann H Symington Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7629228 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$338K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeworthy | Rockland, ME | General | $85,000 |
| Hope 4 Kids International | Phoenix, AZ | General | $60,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | New Canaan, CT | General | $20,000 |
| The Knox Clinic | Rockland, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Hartsdale, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Belfast Soup Kitchen | Belfast, ME | General | $15,000 |
| BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) | Sanibel, FL | General | $12,500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative | Melrose, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife | Sanibel, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel Captiva Inc | Sanibel, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Space Gallery | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| United Mid-Coast Charities Inc | Camden, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | Augusta, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME | General | $5,000 |
| The Telling Room | Portland, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Partners for World Health (Portland Me) | Portland, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | Brunswick, ME | General | $5,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | General | $5,000 |
| Jacob Pike Organization | Chebeague Island, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Camden, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Audubon (Maine Audubon Society) | Falmouth, ME | General | $2,500 |
| Making Community Happen | Rockland, ME | General | $2,000 |
| William a Farnsworth Library and Art Museum | Rockland, ME | General | $500 |
| Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership | Rockland, ME | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $465,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $495,500 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612119349101501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7629228
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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