The Anvil Administrators Ltd
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3486613 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $150,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier School | Wilmette, IL | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| Fenwick High School | Oak Park, IL | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| Trinity High School | River Forest, IL | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| St Luke School | River Forest, IL | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $125,000 |
| St John Berchmans School | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $125,000 |
| St Giles School | Oak Park, IL | Tuition Assistance | $100,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| St Andrew Parish School | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| St Patrick High School | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois | Wilmette, IL | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer School | River Forest, IL | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($25,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,250,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3486613
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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