Aldridge Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Aldridge Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Libertyville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$50.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
42% 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 | $890,614 | 19 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 28 | $19.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 31 | $50.4 million |
How to apply
Aldridge Family Foundation Inc 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 Aldridge Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $750,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $433,334 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $275,500 |
| Illinois | 11 | $166,050 |
| Colorado | 2 | $95,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $75,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $27,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes | Lead the way to more effective solutions by connecting the brightest minds to advancetreatments,influence policy, and improve access to care. | $750,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Provide patient care, health information for type 1 diabetes | $433,334 |
| UW Foundation - Wisconsin School of Business | Education support | $98,500 |
| Green House Scholars | Create a community of leaders through focused education | $90,000 |
| Minocqua Winter Park Foundation Inc | Provides operational and maintenance support for a multisport park | $82,000 |
| Miami University Foundation | Foster the educational and research activities of miami university | $75,000 |
| Beavers Charitable Trust | The beavers charitable trust devotes its proceeds for the exclusive purpose of assisting students entering the heavy construction industry. | $50,000 |
| Howard Young Foundation | Actively seek & invest charitable support-howard young medical center/aspirus eagle river hospital. | $50,000 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Inc | Through education, youth initiatives, and more, we aim to honor and perpetuate the achievements of the tuskegee airmen. | $50,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Helping people with development disabilities lead productive lives | $40,050 |
| Lyric Opera | Opera promotion | $40,000 |
| Waukegan to College | Education promotion | $33,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Provides critical support for veterans and their families | $25,000 |
| The Community Church | A community of faith, bringing faith to the community. | $25,000 |
| Wild Gift Idaho | Leadership development through the outdoors | $20,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Makes college dreams a reality for students by building the foundation for students' future with a proven model of academic excellence. | $15,000 |
| Des Plains Wetlands | Conserve, protect, and acquire significant undeveloped lands adjacent to the des plaines river, and its tributaries | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lake Bluff Parks | Ensure funding for capital projects and improvements of the lake bluff park district. | $10,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | To create a positive relationship between people and nature to grow our region's connection to the world of nature and science. | $10,000 |
| Abr Trails Foundation | Aims to enhance the lives of the nordic community for generations through philanthropic endeavors including educational and recreational opportunities. | $5,000 |
| American Conservation Coalition | Dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, pro-innovation, and limited-government principles. | $5,000 |
| Beacon Place | We help children and families create a future in which they are prepared to achieve and pursue an elevated life. | $5,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Youth leadership development | $5,000 |
| Little Friends | Provide therapeutic and educational programming for families with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Northwoods Land Trust | Promote water conservation | $5,000 |
| Snowmass Chapel | Religious faith | $5,000 |
| Campinile | Resource for arts education for area youth | $5,000 |
| Chicago Police Marine Corps League | The cpmcl believes in veterans helping veterans. | $2,500 |
| Cru | Connect people to jesus christ and help them grow spiritually | $2,500 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg | That the future may learn from the past | $2,000 |
| Jackson Chance Foundation | Works directly with parking garages to purchase passes in bulk that are otherwise not available to the public. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth W Aldridge
- Stephen W Aldridge
- Alex L Aldridge
Questions people ask
Does Aldridge Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aldridge Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Aldridge Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth W Aldridge (Director), Stephen W Aldridge (Director) and Alex L Aldridge (Director).
What does Aldridge Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.