Anne Ulnick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anne Ulnick Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,288 the year before.
94% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,000 | 3 | $463,879 |
| 2024 | $2,288 | 1 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 16 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Anne Ulnick 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 Anne Ulnick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $80,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| College Possible | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deborahs Place | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Provident Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Society of Black Academic Surgeons Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Society of University Surgeons Inc | Stepstone Fellowship fund | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Sinai Congregation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nijc NFP | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Matthews
- Joan Matthews
Questions people ask
Does Anne Ulnick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anne Ulnick Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Anne Ulnick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Matthews (Dir, Pres, Sec) and Joan Matthews (Dir, Treas).
What does Anne Ulnick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.