Juvenile Protective Association
Accepts applications
Juvenile Protective Association is a private foundation in Aurora, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$112,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $82,500 | 16 | $0 |
| 2024 | $110,500 | 16 | $0 |
| 2025 | $112,000 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Juvenile Protective Assn of Aurora 1822 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 546-6298, marweisner@comcast.net |
| What to submit | Written description of organization, purpose and amount of request. |
| Deadlines | 2/28 |
| Restrictions | As periodically determined by board |
What Juvenile Protective Association funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $112,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry | Child welfare | $22,500 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $15,000 |
| At Risk Mentoring | Child welfare | $10,000 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $7,000 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $6,750 |
| Hesed House | Child welfare | $6,250 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club Aurora | Child welfare | $5,000 |
| Making Kane County Fit for Kids | Child welfare | $3,000 |
| Individual | Child welfare | $3,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Child welfare | $3,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Child welfare | $3,000 |
| A Foundation | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| Aurora Central Catholic High School | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| Aurora East Education Foundation | Child welfare | $2,000 |
| 100 Girls Like US | Child welfare | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Bonifas
- Mary C Coffey
- Keith Cross
- R Peter Grometer
- Peter Regnier
- Marchel Rogers
- Esther Saltijeral
- Greg Thomas
- Marilyn H Weisner
Questions people ask
Does Juvenile Protective Association accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 2/28.
How much does Juvenile Protective Association give?
$112,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Juvenile Protective Association?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Bonifas (Treasurer), Mary C Coffey (Member), Keith Cross (Member) and R Peter Grometer (Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Juvenile Protective Association fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.