The Arrington Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 36-6129951 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,550.
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
12% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGraw YMCA | Evanston, IL | Charitable. | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Chicago, IL | Charitable. | $7,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Evanston, IL | Charitable. | $6,500 |
| Round Canopy Parachutibng Team - USA Foundation Inc | Palatka, FL | Charitable. | $5,000 |
| Evanston Township High School | Evanston, IL | Educational. | $3,550 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Charitable. | $3,242 |
| Chief Executives Organization | Washington, DC | Charitable. | $2,500 |
| Kuumba Evanston | Evanston, IL | Charitable. | $2,500 |
| Douglas E Vaughan MD | Chicago, IL | Charitable. | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago - Pedersen McCormick Club | Chicago, IL | Charitable. | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable. | $1,000 |
| Evanston 4th of July Association | Evanston, IL | Charitable. | $1,000 |
| Evanston Historical Society | Evanston, IL | Charitable. | $1,000 |
| Evanston Township High School | Evanston, IL | Educational. | $1,000 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School | Lake Villa, IL | Chartiable. | $500 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School | Lake Villa, IL | Charitable. | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,042 | 17 |
| 2024 | $15,505 | 8 |
| 2023 | $15,535 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102569
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6129951
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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