Aberdeen Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aberdeen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$54,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $40,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Aberdeen Charitable 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 Aberdeen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $28,000 |
| California | 2 | $13,000 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn Historical Society | General funding | $28,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego | General funding | $6,500 |
| The San Diego Humane Society | Operating funds | $6,500 |
| Feed Our Rural Kids Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Warm the Children - ERRCF | General funding | $5,000 |
| Vilas Food Pantry | General funding | $2,000 |
| Mattersville | Operating funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Midland States Bank
- Christine M Scott
- Bradley C Stott
- Daniel P Anderson
- Winthrop A Anderson
- Mary A Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Aberdeen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aberdeen Charitable Foundation give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Aberdeen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Midland States Bank (Trustee), Christine M Scott (Charitable Manager), Bradley C Stott (Charitable Manager) and Daniel P Anderson (Charitable Manager) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Aberdeen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.