Ahlstrand Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ahlstrand Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rockford, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,858 and the largest $12,804. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,858
- Largest grant$12,804
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,067 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $47,000 | 19 | $897,701 |
| 2023 | $42,067 | 14 | $998,395 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Ahlstrand Family 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 Ahlstrand Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $36,980 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $520 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ United Methodist Church | General | $12,804 |
| Discovery Center | General | $12,500 |
| Longboat Island Chapel | General | $5,000 |
| Rockford Public Library | General | $4,558 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Educational | $2,875 |
| United Way | General | $2,500 |
| The Laurent House | General | $1,217 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General | $1,026 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | General | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford | General | $1,000 |
| Hoover Hope Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Triple Negative Breast Cancer | General | $520 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Ahlstrand
- Kaitlyn Gdowski
- Kelsey Stiles
- Olivia Stiles
Questions people ask
Does Ahlstrand Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ahlstrand Family Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,858.
Who runs Ahlstrand Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Ahlstrand (President), Kaitlyn Gdowski (Secretary), Kelsey Stiles (Treasurer) and Olivia Stiles (Director).
What does Ahlstrand Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.