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The Dartnell Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363686945

The Dartnell Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $9,000 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,0003$166,728
2024$9,0003$182,224
2025$10,0002$193,686

How to apply

The Dartnell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Dartnell Foundation funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$5,000
South Carolina1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Saint Andrew Society
North Riverside, IL
Contribution made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of the organization.$5,000
Books in Every Bak
Hollywood, SC
Contribution made for the general, charitable, educational or scientific purpose of the organization.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Dartnell Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Dartnell Foundation give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Dartnell Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Clark Fetridge (President), Clark W Fetridge II (Treasurer) and William H Fetridge (Secretary).

What does The Dartnell Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.

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