The Etnyre Foundation
Historical FunderOregon, Illinois · EIN 83-1991163 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$194K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$4,770
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Nick Davis and Brooke Etnyre |
|---|---|
| Address | 1333 Daysville Road, Oregon IL 61061 |
| Phone | 8157322116 |
| etnyrefoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Application must include the following information. It may be submitted via a letter, by email, or website. -Name, address, phone, email of organization or individual making request -Name and contact information of contact person -Name of director of organization and contact information if different than that of contact person -Name of chairman of your board if applicable & contact information -Description of purpose of the organization -Evidence that organization is a 501(c)(3) -Amount requested and a budget for use of funds -Detailed description of purpose for funds; i.e., the expected benefits; how it aligns with the mission of the foundation -Measurable goals and timeline and plan for accomplishing the goals (what you plan to accomplish, what actions you will take, and when) -Description of how you will evaluate the outcomes relative to the goals Website: www.theetnyrefoundation.org |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
27% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community School District | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $23,680 |
| Soaring Eagle Academy (cumulative) | Lombard, IL | General Operating Support | $9,408 |
| Camp Freedom Inc | Carbondale, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| City of Carbondale | Carbondale, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Daviess County TNR | Owensboro, KY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Del E Webb Center for Performing Arts | Wickenburg, AZ | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Senior Living | Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Franklin Creek Conservation Association | Franklin Grove, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Freedom House | Princeton, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lee County Council on Aging | Dixon, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | Peoria, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pegasus Special Riders | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Severson Dells Education Foundation | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Teen Turf Inc | Amboy, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Step Up Family Center | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Timberwolves Youth Wrestling | Sparland, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Toluca Coal Mine Preservation & Development | Toluca, IL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chana Education Center | Chana, IL | General Operating Support | $4,813 |
| Knottsville Volunteer Fire Department | Philpot, KY | General Operating Support | $4,802 |
| Ogle County Fair Assoc | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $4,770 |
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | Franklin Grove, IL | General Operating Support | $4,690 |
| Oregon Fire Protection District | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $4,191 |
| Scullen Middle School Orchestra | Naperville, IL | General Operating Support | $4,132 |
| Heart of IL CEO Program | Peoria, IL | General Operating Support | $4,085 |
| Orchestra ParentsPatrons' United Support | Naperville, IL | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Remedies Renewing Lives | Rockford, IL | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Loves Park, IL | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| St Joseph Fire Department | Owensboro, KY | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| United Way of LeeOgle County | Dixon, IL | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Waubonsie Valley High School Music Education Advocates Coalition NFP | Aurora, IL | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $3,490 |
| RiverPark Center | Owensboro, KY | General Operating Support | $3,425 |
| Department of Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation Inc | Macon, GA | General Operating Support | $3,150 |
| Happy Tails | Rock Falls, IL | General Operating Support | $3,064 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $2,800 |
| Rock River Center Inc | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $2,730 |
| Oregon Fire Health & Fitness Committee | Oregon, IL | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Squirrels Gone Wild Rescue & Rehab | Dixon, IL | General Operating Support | $2,219 |
| Stir-n-Up Hope | Ferdinand, KY | General Operating Support | $1,615 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,564 | 40 |
| 2023 | $184,700 | 43 |
| 2022 | $174,103 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640489349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1991163
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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