John A Cable Foundation
Accepts applications
John A Cable Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,300 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$92,300
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $88,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $88,500 | 24 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $88,500 | 25 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $92,300 | 29 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Philip E Cable PO Box 7040, Evanston, IL 60204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 661-3100, pc@jacablefdn.org |
| What to submit | No specific form; submissions must indicate 501(c)(3) status |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded for charitable and educational purposes to qualified orgainzations |
What John A Cable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $27,500 |
| Illinois | 7 | $27,150 |
| Ohio | 7 | $20,500 |
| New York | 3 | $9,400 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline Theatre Co | General support | $10,000 |
| Richmond Ballet Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $5,400 |
| Chicago Council on Science and Technology | General support | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | General support | $5,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Adler Planetarium | General support | $5,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | General support | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | General support | $4,000 |
| Oberlin Conservatory of Music Oberlin College | General support | $3,500 |
| Cabinet of Curiosity | General support | $3,150 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Opera Association Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Equine Rescue League Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | General support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Richmond Animal League Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| The Turtle Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General support | $2,250 |
| Depaul University Kelstadt Grad School Mgmt | General support | $2,000 |
| St Croix Landmarks Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Arts Ignite | General support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Robert Watson Memorial Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Central Stark County | General support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | General support | $1,000 |
| Intuit the Center for Intuitive & Outside Art | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip E Cable
- Jennifer A Cable
Questions people ask
Does John A Cable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does John A Cable Foundation give?
$92,300 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs John A Cable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip E Cable (President & Secretary) and Jennifer A Cable (Vice President).
What does John A Cable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.