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The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund

Preselected recipients only Homer Glen, Illinois · EIN 392088427

The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Homer Glen, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $759 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $104 and the largest $603. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The Aaron Opon Memorial 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$707
Texas1$52

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Naws
Mokena, IL
Support Programs and help with medical expenses of cats.$603
Cats In Action
Chicago, IL
Health program for sick and injured cats$104
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Cancer Research$52

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund give?

$759 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $104.

Who runs The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Kathleen Opon (Co-President Treasurer), David Opon (Co-President) and Christopher Opon (Vice-President Secretary).

What does The Aaron Opon Memorial Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and science and research.

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