John a Cable Foundation
Historical FunderEvanston, Illinois · EIN 34-1532416 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR PHILIP E CABLE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7040, EVANSTON IL 60204 |
| Phone | 5136613100 |
| pc@jacablefdn.org | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM; SUBMISSIONS MUST INDICATE 501(C)(3) STATUS |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO QUALIFIED ORGAINZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline Theatre Co | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Richmond Ballet Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,400 |
| Chicago Council on Science and Technology | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | Gambier, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc | Gates Mills, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| The Adler Planetarium | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | Richmond, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | General support | $4,000 |
| Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin College | Oberlin, OH | General support | $3,500 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,150 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Opera Association Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Equine Rescue League Foundation | Leesburg, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airy, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| Richmond Animal League Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $2,500 |
| The Turtle Hospital | Marathon, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | General support | $2,250 |
| Depaul University Kelstadt Grad School Mgmt | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| St Croix Landmarks Society | Frederiksted, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Arts Ignite | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Robert Watson Memorial Fund | Columbus, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Central Stark County | Canton, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Intuit the Center for Intuitive & Outside Art | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,300 | 29 |
| 2023 | $88,500 | 25 |
| 2022 | $88,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1532416
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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