Albert W Cherne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albert W Cherne Foundation is a private foundation in Fountain Hills, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $650,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$650,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$26.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $549,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $222,500 | 8 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $549,500 | 17 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $650,000 | 16 | $26.7 million |
How to apply
Albert W Cherne Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Albert W Cherne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 4 | $320,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $170,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $72,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $53,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern | Program support | $200,000 |
| International Dark Sky Discovery Center Inc | Program support | $150,000 |
| Risen Christ School | Program support | $100,000 |
| Camp Jorn | Program support | $60,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Program support | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Heart Institute Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Program support | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Defense | Program support | $10,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | Program support | $10,000 |
| Manitowish Waters Lakes Association Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Kirsch Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hats and Mittens Association | Program support | $5,000 |
| Historic Ironwood Theater | Program support | $3,000 |
| Frank B Koller Library | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A W Cherne Jr
- A W Cherne
- D A Cherne
- M J Hardebeck
Questions people ask
Does Albert W Cherne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albert W Cherne Foundation give?
$650,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Albert W Cherne Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists A W Cherne Jr (President/Director), A W Cherne (Vp/Sec/Treas/Dir), D A Cherne (Vp/Director) and M J Hardebeck (Director).
What does Albert W Cherne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.