J R Albert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
J R Albert Foundation is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$44.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
51% 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 | $1.4 million | 48 | $37.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 27 | $39.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 52 | $44.1 million |
How to apply
J R Albert 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What J R Albert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $723,000 |
| Illinois | 14 | $575,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $30,000 |
| Kansas | 4 | $22,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 4 | $12,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Red Circle | General operating | $100,000 |
| Acres | General operating | $75,000 |
| Advocates for Urban Agriculture | General operating | $75,000 |
| Star Farm | General operating | $75,000 |
| Urban Initiatives | General operating | $75,000 |
| Kansas City Black Urban Growers | General operating | $70,000 |
| Healthy Schools Campaign | General operating | $60,000 |
| Central Missouri Community Action | Eat healthy! Stay active! | $50,000 |
| City Greens Market | General operating | $50,000 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | General operating | $50,000 |
| Faith in Place | General operating | $50,000 |
| Growing Home | General operating | $50,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets | General operating | $50,000 |
| Missouri Rural Crisis Center | General operating | $50,000 |
| Springfield Community Gardens | General operating | $50,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Windy city harvest | $30,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City | General operating | $30,000 |
| Global One Urban Farming | General operating | $30,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | General operating | $30,000 |
| Illinois Stewardship Alliance | General operating | $30,000 |
| Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest | General operating | $30,000 |
| Southeast Misouri Food Bank | General operating | $30,000 |
| Start Early | Educare chicago | $30,000 |
| The Evolved Network | General operating | $30,000 |
| Urban Growers Collective | General operating | $30,000 |
| Urban Produce Push | General operating | $30,000 |
| Mesothelioma Applie Research Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | General operating | $17,500 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cross-Lines Community Outreach | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hillcrest Transitional Housing | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kitty City Kansas Rescue | General operating | $10,000 |
| NAMI Greater Kansas City | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liverties Union Foundation | General operating | $8,000 |
| Families Helping Families of Illinois | General operating | $7,000 |
| Shy Club Rescue | General operating | $5,000 |
| Shy Club Rescue | General operating | $5,000 |
| Adopt | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melvin Kim
- Patricia Belle Robb
- Carol Deese
- Daniel Mills
- Madalyn Mills
- Allison Robb
- Elizabeth Robb
- Haley Robb
- Harry Robb
- Patricia L Robb
- Susan Robb
- Drinnan Sante
- Kelsey Sante
- Jacob Toarmina
Questions people ask
Does J R Albert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does J R Albert Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs J R Albert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melvin Kim (Ceo), Patricia Belle Robb (President), Carol Deese (Director) and Daniel Mills (Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does J R Albert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and environment and conservation.