Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-2269154 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$128K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Fire Dept | Sharon, CT | General | $37,000 |
| Sharon Day Care Center | Sharon, CT | General | $15,000 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Sharon, CT | General | $6,000 |
| Equus Effect | Sharon, CT | General | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Project Sage Inc | Lakeville, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Chore Service Inc | Lakeville, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York City, NY | General | $4,500 |
| Sharon Historical Society | Sharon, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Friends of Governors Island | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Hotchkiss Library of Sharon | Sharon, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Sharon Land Trust | Sharon, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Forest and Park Associa | Rockfall, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Salisbury Forum | Salisbury, CT | General | $500 |
| Northwest Connecticut Arts Council | Torrington, CT | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $112,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349103029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2269154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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