Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-2742877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $21,652.
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walther Christian Academy | Melrose Park, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Naomi's House | Wheaton, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Field School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yatom | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $21,652 |
| Aid for Women Inc | Cicero, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Sw Fl | Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Community Food Pantry | Franklin Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Family Services & Mental Health | Franklin Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pcc Foundation | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs | Tinley Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarahs Inn | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Shelter | Boaz, AL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Youth Outreach Services Inc | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anderson Animal Shelter | South Elgin, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Animal Care League | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catnap From the Heart | Lagrange Park, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,152 | 18 |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601179349101660
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2742877
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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