Illinois No 3 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Illinois No 3 Foundation is a private foundation in Artesia, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $820,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$820,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $697,350 the year before.
72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $697,350 | 15 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $820,500 | 18 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Illinois No 3 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 Illinois No 3 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8 | $300,500 |
| California | 3 | $225,000 |
| New York | 3 | $145,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $55,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Todays Future Sound | Parks & recreation foundation | $100,000 |
| Saranam | General support | $75,000 |
| At the Crossroads | General support | $75,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC | General support | $60,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer | General support | $55,000 |
| Youth Shelters & Family Services | General support | $55,000 |
| Acta Non Verba | To help support farm projects | $50,000 |
| Crossroads for Women | To help support women vocational programs | $50,000 |
| Go Project | Go project | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Washington | General support | $50,000 |
| Cypress Hills Local Dev Corp | East new york farms | $35,000 |
| Santa Fe Community Foundation | To help provide a culture of community in philanthropy | $30,000 |
| Building Futures | Building futures | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern NM | Ruidoso fire relief/roswell relief fund | $23,000 |
| Neighbors Together | General support | $15,000 |
| Written in Red | Soles for students shoe drive | $10,000 |
| SEED2NEED | To help battle hunger in new mexico | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Yates Jr
- Nancy E Yates
- John A Yates III
- Lester J Price
- Cynthia A Price
- Ryan A Price
- Jeffrey Price
- Alexis Yates
Questions people ask
Does Illinois No 3 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Illinois No 3 Foundation give?
$820,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Illinois No 3 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Yates Jr (Director), Nancy E Yates (Director), John A Yates III (Director) and Lester J Price (Secretary / Treasurer / Di) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Illinois No 3 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and food and hunger.