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Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 364398259

Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $335 and the largest $365. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $980 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8553$10,316
2024$9803$8,812
2025$1,0003$7,264

How to apply

Allan R Ettinger 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago, IL
To further the exempt status$365
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
To further the exempt status$335
museum of science and industry
Chicago, IL
To further the exempt status$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc give?

$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $335.

Who runs Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Allan R Ettinger (Pre Sec Tr), Daniel F Fraser (Director) and Saijai Wongpinit (Director).

What does Allan R Ettinger Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and arts and culture.

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