Ann H Symington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ann H Symington Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $338,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$338,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $465,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $495,500 | 40 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $465,000 | 32 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $338,000 | 26 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Ann H Symington 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 Ann H Symington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $185,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $42,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeworthy | General | $85,000 |
| Hope 4 Kids International | General | $60,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | General | $20,000 |
| The Knox Clinic | General | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Belfast Soup Kitchen | General | $15,000 |
| BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) | General | $12,500 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General | $10,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative | General | $10,000 |
| Clinic for Rehabilitation of Wildlife | General | $10,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel Captiva Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Space Gallery | General | $10,000 |
| United Mid-Coast Charities Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | General | $5,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | General | $5,000 |
| The Telling Room | General | $5,000 |
| Partners for World Health (Portland Me) | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermen's Association | General | $5,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company | General | $5,000 |
| Jacob Pike Organization | General | $5,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Audubon (Maine Audubon Society) | General | $2,500 |
| Making Community Happen | General | $2,000 |
| William A Farnsworth Library and Art Museum | General | $500 |
| Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware
- Jane Watson Stetson
- Arthur K Watson Jr
- Caroline W Morong
- Stuart Watson
- David Watson
- Ann Bresnahan
Questions people ask
Does Ann H Symington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann H Symington Foundation give?
$338,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ann H Symington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jpmorgan Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee), Jane Watson Stetson (Trustee), Arthur K Watson Jr (Trustee) and Caroline W Morong (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ann H Symington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.