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Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation

Preselected recipients only Winnetka, Illinois · EIN 263624646

Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,800 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $68,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $32,350 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$102,58012$410,770
2023$32,3509$302,063
2024$98,8006$199,682

How to apply

Dora and John Aalbregtse 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois6$98,800

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$68,000
Steppenwolf Theatre
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$14,300
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$7,500
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$6,000
Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charityunrestricted use of the charity$2,500
Merit School of Music
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted use of the charity$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation give?

$98,800 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.

Who runs Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John Aalbregtse (Director), Dora Aalbregtse (Director) and Dennis Schumaker (Director).

What does Dora and John Aalbregtse Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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