The Azek Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Azek Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $972,135 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$972,135
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$534,812
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $278,337 the year before.
82% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,856 | 27 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $278,337 | 70 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $972,135 | 91 | $534,812 |
How to apply
The Azek Cares 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Azek Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 16 | $285,500 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $205,124 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $120,500 |
| Illinois | 18 | $118,191 |
| California | 6 | $75,500 |
| New York | 6 | $27,565 |
| Idaho | 6 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $23,326 |
| Maryland | 2 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Main Street Wilmington | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Ashland Schine's Theatre | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Scranton Neighborhood Housing | General operating support | $50,000 |
| United Neighborhood Centers of NE Pa | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Withall Fore All | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre | General operating support | $20,500 |
| A Sense of Home | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Skinner West | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Ken Duke & Friends Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| One Goal | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Paws for Patrick | General operating support | $20,000 |
| People's Resource Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Walker Art Museum | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Clinton County Coalition on Homelessness | General operating support | $18,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $15,126 |
| Clinton County Agricultural Society | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity la | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Dusable Museum | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $15,000 |
| The Tony Hawk Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $15,000 |
| Farm to Bottle Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden | General operating support | $10,000 |
| International Institute of Eagan | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lynchburg Clay Elementray PTO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| One Tree Planted | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Steadfast la | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Box 14 Responder Unit | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $9,000 |
| Ohio Living Cape May Foundation | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $6,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $5,124 |
| American National Red Cross | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $5,044 |
| 360 Communities | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arrive Ministries | General operating support | $5,000 |
| BF Jones Memorial Library | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $5,000 |
| Blessings for Christmas Program | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Breathe and Prosper | Employee matching gift program - general operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Nicoletti
- Paul Kardish
- Dennis Kitchen
- Bobby Gentile
- Cheryl Hagan
- Peter Clifford
- Amanda Cimaglia
- Sandra Lamartine Term End 7125
- Morgan Walbridge Term End 7125
- Randy Herth
Questions people ask
Does The Azek Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Azek Cares Foundation give?
$972,135 in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Azek Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph Nicoletti (Chair), Paul Kardish (Secretary), Dennis Kitchen (Director) and Bobby Gentile (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Azek Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and housing and homelessness.