Private foundation · EIN 20-5905161 · Buffalo Grove, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Night Owl Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $1.2M total. 20% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$1.2M
Median grant
—
Stays in IL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

About this foundation

Night Owl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, administered in care of Eric Achepohl, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Night Owl Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Night Owl Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 5 grants, a median of .

Where does Night Owl Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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