A Franklin Pilchard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A Franklin Pilchard Foundation is a private foundation in Palatine, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 206 grants; the typical grant was $9,930 and the largest $10,917. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants206
- Typical grant$9,930
- Largest grant$10,917
- Assets$31.3 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 179 | $26.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 176 | $27.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 206 | $31.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
A Franklin Pilchard 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 A Franklin Pilchard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 205 | $1.7 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,590 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,917 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,590 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,552 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,006 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,005 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin J Ryan
- Alexa Ryan
- Robert C Pacilio
Questions people ask
Does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 206 grants, with a typical grant of $9,930.
Who runs A Franklin Pilchard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kevin J Ryan (President/Director), Alexa Ryan (Secretary/Director) and Robert C Pacilio (Treasurer/Director).
What does A Franklin Pilchard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.