How to apply
Application form will be made available upon request. Contact: Seth Aigner, Po Box 1413, Arlington Heights, Il, 6308092644, SAIGNER@COMCAST.NET Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Assistance Fund Seed MoneyDes Plaines, IL | Charitable | $25K |
| Refuge for WomenCrystal Lake, IL | Charitable | $16K |
| Concordia PlaceChicago, IL | Charitable | $15K |
| Northern Illinois Food BankLake Forest, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Center for Enriched LivingRiverwoods, IL | Charitable | $10K |
| Lutheran World ReliefBaltimore, MD | Charitable | $7,628 |
| Lutheran Social Services of IllinoisDes Plaines, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mosaic National SupportsOmaha, NE | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Betsy's BlanketsWilmette, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
By state: Illinois 7 · Maryland 1 · Nebraska 1
About this foundation
The Aigner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Arlington Hts, Illinois, administered in care of Johnson & Colmar, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Aigner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application form will be made available upon request. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does The Aigner Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does The Aigner Foundation Inc give?
Illinois (7 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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