Philip E Fess Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip E Fess Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kenilworth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,270 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,400. 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$56,270
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$10,400
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $56,650 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $56,270 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Philip E Fess Family 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 Philip E Fess Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $22,370 |
| California | 3 | $14,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,400 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute | Unrestricted | $6,370 |
| Fenix Family Health Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Evans School | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Fess Anderson
- Virginia Fess
- Mark Anderson
- Barry Tamblyn
Questions people ask
Does Philip E Fess Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip E Fess Family Foundation give?
$56,270 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Philip E Fess Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Fess Anderson (Director), Virginia Fess (Director), Mark Anderson (Director) and Barry Tamblyn (Director).
What does Philip E Fess Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.