Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $37,000. 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$128,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,000 | 19 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 20 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 20 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten 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.
What Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $84,000 |
| New York | 8 | $44,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon Fire Dept | General | $37,000 |
| Sharon Day Care Center | General | $15,000 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | General | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | General | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc FBO Audubon Sharon | General | $6,000 |
| Equus Effect | General | $6,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General | $6,000 |
| Project Sage Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Chore Service Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society FBO Prospect Park Zoo | General | $5,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General | $4,500 |
| Sharon Historical Society | General | $3,000 |
| Cornell University | General | $3,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Friends of Governors Island | General | $2,500 |
| Hotchkiss Library of Sharon | General | $2,000 |
| Sharon Land Trust | General | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Forest and Park Associa | General | $2,000 |
| Salisbury Forum | General | $500 |
| Northwest Connecticut Arts Council | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Jennifer Fuhr
- Kathleen D Fuhr
- Barbara D Jonas
Questions people ask
Does Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee), Jennifer Fuhr (Co-Trustee), Kathleen D Fuhr (Co-Trustee) and Barbara D Jonas (Co-Trustee).
What does Walter and Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.