Robert Allerton Endowment Fund
Preselected recipients only
Robert Allerton Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.6 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$56.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.4 million 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 | $2.4 million | 2 | $47.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 2 | $51.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 2 | $56.1 million |
How to apply
Robert Allerton Endowment Fund 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 Robert Allerton Endowment Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Hawaii | 1 | $782,449 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Chicago | General | $1.6 million |
| Honolulu Academy of Arts | General | $782,449 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- David Hilliard
Questions people ask
Does Robert Allerton Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Allerton Endowment Fund give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Robert Allerton Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and David Hilliard (Co-Trustee).
What does Robert Allerton Endowment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.