Aldridge Gives Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aldridge Gives Foundation is a private foundation in Libertyville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $748,758 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $142,500. 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$748,758
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$142,500
- Assets$8,598
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $660,901 the year before.
74% 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 | $122,000 | 27 | $27,456 |
| 2024 | $660,901 | 54 | $5,512 |
| 2025 | $748,758 | 74 | $8,598 |
How to apply
Aldridge Gives 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 Aldridge Gives Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 39 | $493,835 |
| California | 5 | $80,894 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $32,379 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $27,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $27,250 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,900 |
| Maryland | 5 | $11,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D | Improve the lives and accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. | $142,500 |
| Uso | Improve the well-being of the people who serve in the us military and their families. Keep service members connected to their families, homes, and country throughout their service. | $115,000 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | To serve children and families by providing advanced, compassionate care, research, and advocacy, dedicated to the health and well-being of all children, regardless of background, through fundraising and community engagement | $75,000 |
| Beavers Charitable Trust | Assisting students entering the heavy construction industry | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Inspiring hope and promoting health through integrated clinical practice, education and research. | $31,379 |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Ending child hunger on the weekends. | $27,250 |
| Special Childrens Charities | Empowering children with disabilities through inclusive recreational, educational, and social programs, aiming to foster potential, build confidence, and provide support for individuals and their families, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, hope, and valuing every person's capabilities | $26,815 |
| Ace Mentor Program of America | Inspire high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering and construction. | $25,000 |
| James M Sweeney Classic | Grants to other charitable organizations | $25,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling | Provide affordable mental health services so that people can heal, cope, and thrive. | $25,000 |
| Bucks for Burn Camp | To empower burn survivors to overcome trauma and thrive | $20,920 |
| Movember Foundation | To help men live happier, healthier, and longer lives by focusing on men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancers, and testicular cancer projects. | $20,394 |
| The Leaders Institute LLC | To provide practical business skills that help individuals and groups achieve a higher level of accomplishment | $12,900 |
| Little City Foundation | Provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the opportunities to live safely, learn, work and explore. | $11,000 |
| Libertyville Sunrise Rotary | Provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowhsip of business, professional and community leaders. | $10,000 |
| The Oscar Mike Foundation | Keeping injured veterans "on the move" in all aspects of life. | $10,000 |
| Openlands | Protects the natural and open spaces of northeastern illinois and the surrounding region to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife, and help balance and enrich our lives | $8,000 |
| Rochelle Little League | Emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play to develop character in kids | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Women Build | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Orange County | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $6,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Illinois | Inspire high school sutdents to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction. | $5,000 |
| Chicago Women in Trades | To increase the number of women in the skilled trades and other blue collar | $5,000 |
| Curesearch for Childrens Cancer | Curesearch funds and supports chidlren's cancer research and provides education and resources to all those | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity MD Metro Maryland | To put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $5,000 |
| Kiewit Cares Power of Hope | Raises funds and provides support to organizations that serve and improve the communities where kiewit power works | $5,000 |
| National Academy of Construction | Honor oustanding construction industry leaders and improve the industry. | $5,000 |
| Perspectives Charter School | To provide students with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of a disciplined life | $5,000 |
| Womenshelter Long Beach | To eliminate domestic violence through compassionate intervention, education, and personal empowerment, providing safe housing, crisis support, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of abuse | $5,000 |
| You Run This Town Foundation | To develop the next generation of leaders by providing youth in underserved communities with enrichment programs | $5,000 |
| Blood Cancer United Illinois Region | Cure blood cancer and improve the quality of life of all patients and their families | $2,500 |
| Home for Our Troops | To build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. | $2,500 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | To protect and enhance the habitat of the roaring fork river and its corridor | $2,500 |
| Marine Veterans MC Darkhousement Memorial CHP | Support and defend those who have defended their country and their freedoms. Help veteran care facilities provide a warm meal, clothing, shelter and guidance. | $2,000 |
| Wheels of Happiness | Empower survivors of spinal cord injuries and individuals with motor disabilities in underserved communities worldwide. | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Ensure that everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. | $1,600 |
| Don't Ever Give Up Inc | Raises funds and awareness to end cancer by supporting cutting-edge research through the v foundation. United, we are driven to putting an end to cancer. | $1,000 |
| Hair and Hope | Helping cancer patients and at-risk youth, by offering wigs, cold caps to reduce hair loss during chemo, hair care kits, and styling services to boost confidence and self-esteem during challenging times | $1,000 |
| Heart of Alabama Food Bank | The food bank operates as a clearing house for the collection, sorting, storing and distribution of edible food to | $1,000 |
| Ibew Local 134 Helping Hands Charitable Funds | Provide assistance to members who are in need due to lack of employment, financial emergencies, personnel tragedies, and other issues that may occur in a member's life | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Aldridge
- Stephen Aldridge
- Michael Schyman
Questions people ask
Does Aldridge Gives Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aldridge Gives Foundation give?
$748,758 in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aldridge Gives Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex Aldridge (Trustee), Stephen Aldridge (Trustee) and Michael Schyman (Trustee).
What does Aldridge Gives Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.