Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $745,833 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$745,833
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $506,666 the year before.
65% 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 | $506,666 | 13 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $745,833 | 23 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas J Formolo 1837 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 876-8636 |
| What to submit | Recipient name and address, tax-exempt status, and amount requested |
What Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $517,500 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $78,333 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace and Peace Church | As needed | $100,000 |
| North Austin Community Center | As needed | $100,000 |
| National Louis University | As needed | $80,000 |
| Kids First Chicago for Education | As needed | $52,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | As needed | $50,000 |
| Association for A More Just Society | As needed | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | As needed | $33,333 |
| North Shore Country Day School | As needed | $30,000 |
| Together Chicago | As needed | $25,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildfire Trust | As needed | $25,000 |
| Emerald South Economic Development | As needed | $25,000 |
| Salt and Light Coalition | As needed | $25,000 |
| By the Hand | As needed | $20,000 |
| Varsity Collective Charitable Fund Inc | As needed | $20,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | As needed | $20,000 |
| Purple Project | As needed | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | As needed | $15,000 |
| McBurney Disability Resource Center | As needed | $10,000 |
| Padi Aware Foundation | As needed | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Urban Ministries | As needed | $10,000 |
| Cumali | As needed | $10,000 |
| Wayforward Resources | As needed | $10,000 |
| No Stomach for Cancer | As needed | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Formolo
- Elizabeth Douglas
- Rich Miller
- Hayley F Mans
Questions people ask
Does Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation give?
$745,833 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Formolo (President/Treasurer), Elizabeth Douglas (Director), Rich Miller (Director) and Hayley F Mans (Secretary).
What does Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.