Ancona Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ancona Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $15,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$880,606
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,065 the year before.
48% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,065 | 19 | $734,793 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 29 | $880,606 |
How to apply
Ancona 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 Ancona Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $4,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $20,225 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $18,065 |
| Illinois | 9 | $7,540 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,670 |
| Utah | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Grant to Public Charity | $15,000 |
| Amherst Fund | Grant to Public Charity | $5,200 |
| Univ of Chicago Booth School of Bus | Grant to Public University | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General Operating Purposes. | $5,000 |
| York College Foundation | Grant to Public University | $5,000 |
| London School of Economics | Grant to Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | Grant to Educational Institution | $1,650 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | Grant to Public Charity | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Atheneum | Grant to Public Charity | $1,200 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Grant to Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To create research funds for advance Leukemia and BMT research and treatment. | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Book Festival | Grant to Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Food Fuel Rental Assistan | Grant to Public Charity | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Grant to Public Charity | $750 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation | Grant to Public Charity | $750 |
| Junior League of Chicago | Grant to Public Charity | $715 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Grant to Public Charity | $500 |
| Maria Michell Associations | General Operating Purposes. | $250 |
| Egan Maritime | Grant to Public Charity | $215 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Support of organization that supports patients. | $200 |
| Society for the Relief of Women and | Grant to Public Charity | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General Operating Purposes. | $200 |
| Infant Welfare Society | Grant to Public Charity | $200 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Assoc | Grant to Public Charity | $125 |
| Northbrook Symphony Orchestra | Grant to Public Charity | $100 |
| Lake Forest Police Foundation | Grant to Public Charity | $100 |
| Aurora Public Library District Foun | Grant to Public Charity | $100 |
| ST Francis Breadline | Grant to Public Charity | $25 |
| Chatham Historical Society | Grant to Public Charity | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Edgar Ancona
- Nora Ancona
- John Ancona
Questions people ask
Does Ancona Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ancona Family Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Ancona Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Edgar Ancona (Director), Nora Ancona (Director) and John Ancona (Director).
What does Ancona Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.