The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
44% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 90 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 82 | $16.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 71 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John R Fields 2100 Frontage Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 446-5100 |
What The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $328,830 |
| Illinois | 20 | $246,075 |
| California | 7 | $183,200 |
| Virginia | 2 | $117,680 |
| New York | 2 | $103,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $44,350 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $26,396 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $18,960 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Enterprise | Charitable | $130,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable | $107,680 |
| Action Against Hunger | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Wishmakers Ball Orlando | Charitable | $70,950 |
| St Michaels Soldiers | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Jacksonville | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charitable | $44,350 |
| Safe Space for Women and Girls | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville | Charitable | $32,400 |
| Champions for Hope | Charitable | $30,200 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Chicago | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Abcd | Charitable | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jay Fund | Charitable | $19,900 |
| Cal's Angels | Charitable | $19,600 |
| Foundation for Edmunds School District | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Unbroken Spirit | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Runway to Hope | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Foundation for Foster Children | Charitable | $12,500 |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Rita Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Baby 2 Baby | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Voa Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest High School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Charitable | $9,350 |
| Jacksonville Zoo | Charitable | $9,200 |
| Cecf Wish Foundation | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Childrens Christmas Party | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Kids Rock the Nation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Powerhouse Ministries | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salty Family Services | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Madison Country Day School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Hope for Kids | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John R Fields
- Earl D Klein
Questions people ask
Does The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John R Fields (Treasurer/Director) and Earl D Klein (Director).
What does The Earl and Bettie Fields Automotive Group Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and human services.