The Arvd Foundation
Accepts applications
The Arvd Foundation is a private foundation in Park Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $374,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$374,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $265,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $239,750 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $265,000 | 17 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $374,500 | 15 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Audrey Vizzard C/O Susan Dolan, 825 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (831) 440-1644 |
| What to submit | A written request detailing the proposed use of the funds |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | There are no formal restrictions or limitations. |
What The Arvd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $182,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Assistance to the underprivileged | $100,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Food pantry | $85,000 |
| Raices | Legal defense | $35,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Assistance to the underprivileged | $30,000 |
| Refugee One | Assistance to the underprivileged | $25,000 |
| Home 2 Home | Assistance to the underprivileged | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | Assistance to the underprivileged | $20,000 |
| St Paul of the Cross | Assistance to the underprivileged | $15,000 |
| Misericordia Home | Assistance to the underprivileged | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Lgbtqi+ counseling/mentoring | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Save children | $7,500 |
| The Faf Foundation | Assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Missionaries of St Francis Xavier | Assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas | Assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Genesis at the Cro | Building peaceful communities | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Dolan
Questions people ask
Does The Arvd Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Arvd Foundation give?
$374,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Arvd Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Dolan (President).
What does The Arvd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and youth programs.