Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation is a private foundation in Crystal Lake, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$110,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$842,819
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $128,000 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 | $100,000 | 1 | $965,441 |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 5 | $894,533 |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 2 | $842,819 |
How to apply
Robert and Martha and John Atherton 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 Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Healthcare Foun | General | $100,000 |
| Individual | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Boecher
- John C Atherton
- Linda Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John C Boecher (Trustee), John C Atherton (Trustee) and Linda Anderson (Trustee).
What does Robert and Martha and John Atherton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.