Private foundation · EIN 47-2597843 · Libertyville, Illinois

Kenneth Aldridge Family 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: 31 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $15K. 35% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$2.0M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in IL
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$42M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough Type 1 DiabetesHagerstown, MDLead the way to more effective solutions by connecting the brightest minds to advancetreatments,influence policy, and improve access to car…$750K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNProvide patient care, health information for type 1 diabetes$433K
UW Foundation - Wisconsin School of BusinessMadison, WIEducation support$99K
Green House ScholarsBoulder, COCreate a community of leaders through focused education$90K
Minocqua Winter Park Foundation IncMinocqua, WIProvides operational and maintenance support for a multisport park$82K
Miami University FoundationOxford, OHFoster the educational and research activities of miami university$75K
Beavers Charitable TrustLos Altos, CAThe beavers charitable trust devotes its proceeds for the exclusive purpose of assisting students entering the heavy construction industry.$50K
Howard Young FoundationMinocqua, WIActively seek & invest charitable support-howard young medical center/aspirus eagle river hospital.$50K
Tuskegee Airmen IncTuskegee, ALThrough education, youth initiatives, and more, we aim to honor and perpetuate the achievements of the tuskegee airmen.$50K
Lambs FarmLibertyville, ILHelping people with development disabilities lead productive lives$40K
Lyric OperaChicago, ILOpera promotion$40K
Waukegan to CollegeWaukegan, ILEducation promotion$33K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAProvides critical support for veterans and their families$25K
The Community ChurchOshkosh, WIA community of faith, bringing faith to the community.$25K
Wild Gift IdahoHailey, IDLeadership development through the outdoors$20K
Providence St Mel SchoolChicago, ILMakes college dreams a reality for students by building the foundation for students' future with a proven model of academic excellence.$15K
Des Plains WetlandsPleasant Prairie, WIConserve, protect, and acquire significant undeveloped lands adjacent to the des plaines river, and its tributaries$10K
Friends of Lake Bluff ParksLake Bluff, ILEnsure funding for capital projects and improvements of the lake bluff park district.$10K
Peggy Notebaert Nature MuseumChicago, ILTo create a positive relationship between people and nature to grow our region's connection to the world of nature and science.$10K
Abr Trails FoundationIronwood, MIAims to enhance the lives of the nordic community for generations through philanthropic endeavors including educational and recreational op…$5,000
American Conservation CoalitionWashington, DCDedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, pro-innovation, and limited-government principles.$5,000
Beacon PlaceWaukegan, ILWe help children and families create a future in which they are prepared to achieve and pursue an elevated life.$5,000
Beat the Streets ChicagoChicago, ILYouth leadership development$5,000
Little FriendsWarrenville, ILProvide therapeutic and educational programming for families with disabilities$5,000
Northwoods Land TrustEagle River, WIPromote water conservation$5,000
Snowmass ChapelSnowmass Village, COReligious faith$5,000
CampinileMinocqua, WIResource for arts education for area youth$5,000
Chicago Police Marine Corps LeagueChicago, ILThe cpmcl believes in veterans helping veterans.$2,500
CruOrlando, FLConnect people to jesus christ and help them grow spiritually$2,500
The Colonial WilliamsburgWilliamsburg, VAThat the future may learn from the past$2,000
Jackson Chance FoundationChicago, ILWorks directly with parking garages to purchase passes in bulk that are otherwise not available to the public.$500

By state: Maryland 1 · Minnesota 1 · Wisconsin 7 · Illinois 11 · Colorado 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Libertyville, Illinois, administered in care of Kenneth Aldridge, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Kenneth Aldridge Family 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 Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.0M across 31 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Kenneth Aldridge Family Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Wisconsin (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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