Private foundation · EIN 36-7629228 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ann H Symington 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $338K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$338K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
HomeworthyRockland, MEGeneral$85K
Hope 4 Kids InternationalPhoenix, AZGeneral$60K
New Canaan Country SchoolNew Canaan, CTGeneral$20K
The Knox ClinicRockland, MEGeneral$15K
Fractured Atlas IncHartsdale, NYGeneral$15K
Belfast Soup KitchenBelfast, MEGeneral$15K
Big Arts (barrier Island Group for the Arts)Sanibel, FLGeneral$13K
Portland Museum of ArtPortland, MEGeneral$10K
Filmmakers CollaborativeMelrose, MAGeneral$10K
Clinic for Rehabilitation of WildlifeSanibel, FLGeneral$10K
Sanibel Captiva Conservation FoundationSanibel, FLGeneral$10K
Fish of Sanibel Captiva IncSanibel, FLGeneral$10K
Space GalleryPortland, MEGeneral$10K
United Mid-Coast Charities IncCamden, MEGeneral$10K
Kennebec Valley YMCAAugusta, MEGeneral$5,000
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean SciencesEast Boothbay, MEGeneral$5,000
The Telling RoomPortland, MEGeneral$5,000
Partners for World Health (portland Me)Portland, MEGeneral$5,000
Maine Coast Fishermen's AssociationBrunswick, MEGeneral$5,000
The Phoenix Theatre CompanyPhoenix, AZGeneral$5,000
Jacob Pike OrganizationChebeague Island, MEGeneral$5,000
Finding Our VoicesCamden, MEGeneral$5,000
Maine Audubon (maine Audubon Society)Falmouth, MEGeneral$2,500
Making Community HappenRockland, MEGeneral$2,000
William a Farnsworth Library and Art MuseumRockland, MEGeneral$500
Hurricane Island Center for Science and LeadershipRockland, MEGeneral$500

By state: Maine 17 · Arizona 2 · Florida 4 · Connecticut 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Ann H Symington Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Trust Company of Delawa, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Ann H Symington Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ann H Symington Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $338K across 26 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ann H Symington Foundation give?

Maine (17 grants), Arizona (2 grants), Florida (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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