The Anvil Administrators Ltd
Preselected recipients only
The Anvil Administrators Ltd is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $1.3 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 12 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 16 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
The Anvil Administrators Ltd 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 The Anvil Administrators Ltd funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 16 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier School | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| Fenwick High School | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| Trinity High School | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| St Luke School | Tuition Assistance | $150,000 |
| St Thomas of Canterbury School | Tuition Assistance | $125,000 |
| St John Berchmans School | Tuition Assistance | $125,000 |
| St Giles School | Tuition Assistance | $100,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| St Andrew Parish School | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| St Patrick High School | Tuition Assistance | $50,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| St Vincent Ferrer School | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
| Augustus Tolton Catholic Academy | Tuition Assistance | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Haddad c o Bransfield
- Marigayle W Harrington
- James Watts
- Rev Wayne Watts
Questions people ask
Does The Anvil Administrators Ltd accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Anvil Administrators Ltd give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Anvil Administrators Ltd?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Haddad c o Bransfield (Director President), Marigayle W Harrington (Director Vice President), James Watts (Director Treasurer & Secretary) and Rev Wayne Watts (Director).
What does The Anvil Administrators Ltd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.