Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,152 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$244,152
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $235,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,000 | 21 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $235,000 | 19 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $244,152 | 18 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park 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 Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $167,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $46,652 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walther Christian Academy | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Naomi's House | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Field School | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yatom | Unrestricted | $21,652 |
| Aid for Women Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Education Center of SW FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Community Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leyden Family Services & Mental Health | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PCC Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Aid South Suburbs | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarahs Inn | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Shelter | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Youth Outreach Services Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anderson Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Animal Care League | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catnap From the Heart | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd van Baren
- Tim van Baren
- Beth van Baren
Questions people ask
Does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation give?
$244,152 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Todd van Baren (Director and President), Tim van Baren (Director) and Beth van Baren (Director and Treas./Sec.).
What does Faye and Lee Alport Foundation F/K/A Melrose Park Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.