Aon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aon Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $44,109 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$44,109
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$49,993
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 37 | $49,906 |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 39 | $49,993 |
How to apply
Aon 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 Aon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $1.0 million |
| Delaware | 12 | $766,137 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $131,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $80,000 |
| New York | 3 | $70,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Greater Chicago Chapter | General operating support | $500,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $250,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $166,924 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | General operating support | $100,000 |
| World Business Chicago | General operating support | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $75,725 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $71,114 |
| St Louis University | General operating support | $70,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $67,415 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $64,413 |
| National Merit Scholarship Corporation | General operating support | $62,115 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $57,989 |
| American Ireland Fund | General operating support | $56,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $53,092 |
| American Corporate Partners | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $48,592 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $46,561 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $44,545 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $44,109 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $25,658 |
| Brightpoint | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $15,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bradley University | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home Association of Illinois | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Contentment Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fontbonne University | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Juilliard School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mona Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Partnership for Cures DBA Cures Within Reach | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vestibular Disorders Association | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana | General operating support | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Barry Frost
- Darren Zeidel
- Andy Weitz
- Gregory C Case
- Christa Davies
Questions people ask
Does Aon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aon Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $44,109.
Who runs Aon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Barry Frost (President & Treasurer), Darren Zeidel (Secretary), Andy Weitz (Director) and Gregory C Case (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Aon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.