Andresen Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Andresen Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mokena, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,829 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$30,829
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$406,628
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,403 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,524 | 12 | $316,660 |
| 2024 | $15,403 | 10 | $377,193 |
| 2025 | $30,829 | 13 | $406,628 |
How to apply
Andresen Family Charitable Trust 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 Andresen Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 3 | $15,311 |
| Illinois | 7 | $13,518 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saab Heritage Museum USA | Saab preservation | $10,000 |
| Peoples Animal Welfare Society-Paws Paws | Dogs and cats | $6,000 |
| The TWS Foundation | Theater group | $4,000 |
| Saab Heritage Museum USA | Saab preservation | $3,702 |
| Soc National Volunter | Saab preservation | $1,609 |
| Misc Under 200 | Small local charities | $1,018 |
| WTTW | Public tv | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers - Vet Village | Veteran housing | $1,000 |
| Main Stay Therapeutic Farm | Therapeutic horse riding for kids | $500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Veterans | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Holocaust | $500 |
| Hadley Cemetary Assn | Cemetary maint | $500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Found | Charity walk | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory G Andresen
- Beth D Andresen
Questions people ask
Does Andresen Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Andresen Family Charitable Trust give?
$30,829 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Andresen Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregory G Andresen (Trustee) and Beth D Andresen (Trustee).
What does Andresen Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and veterans.