Rydell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockford, Illinois · EIN 36-4319979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$93K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $10,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $29,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran Church | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $22,750 |
| Alpine Academy of Rockford | Rockford, CO | General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Christian Life Schools | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Seventh Street Coffee Inc | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Rock Valley College Foundation | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Central Christian Church | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Kids Around The World | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Bethesda Covenant Church | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,200 | 12 |
| 2024 | $88,100 | 19 |
| 2023 | $54,750 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4319979
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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