Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalos Heights, Illinois · EIN 32-0140617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$173K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $17,803.
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ucp Seguin of Greater Chicago | Cicero, IL | Contribution | $30,000 |
| Chicago Southwest Suburban Community Parish & Community Center | Palos Park, IL | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Elms University Center | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $17,803 |
| My Joyful Heart NFP | Mokena, IL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Port Ministries | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Tinley Park, IL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Christmas Without Cancer | Alsip, IL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Second Story Foundation | Crete, IL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| South Suburban Pads | Chicagi Heights, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Oasis for the Visually Impaired | Frankfort, IL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Pads to Hope Inc Journeys the Road Home | Palatine, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,803 | 11 |
| 2024 | $151,800 | 10 |
| 2023 | $155,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349101231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 32-0140617
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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