Palmer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Palmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in River Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $66,500 and the largest $66,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$66,500
- Largest grant$66,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $45,500 | 1 | $894,817 |
| 2024 | $36,500 | 1 | $965,833 |
| 2025 | $66,500 | 1 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashley Palmer 827 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL 60305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 689-0662 |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $66,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | See attached | $66,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Palmer
- Mary E Palmer
- Chris Howard
- Geoffrey S Palmer
- Christina P Howard
- Ashley E Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Palmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Palmer Family Foundation give?
$66,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $66,500.
Who runs Palmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Palmer (Director-President), Mary E Palmer (Director), Chris Howard (Director) and Geoffrey S Palmer (Director- Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.