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1923 Fund is a private trust based in LISLE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is U S Bank Na. It holds total assets of $86.1M. Annual income is reported at $47.3M. Total assets have grown from $35M in 2011 to $86.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Florida. According to available records, 1923 Fund has made 44 grants totaling $9.7M, with a median grant of $102K. The foundation has distributed between $1.9M and $4.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $1.1M, with an average award of $221K. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Wisconsin, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$124K
Average Grant
$215K
Largest Grant
$730K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
1923 Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, WI, NY.
1923 Fund has distributed a total of $9.7M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $102K, with an average of $221K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $1.1M.
1923 Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
1923 Fund is headquartered in LISLE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us Bank | TRUSTEE | $251K | $0 | $251K |
| Robert Howe | ADVISOR | $49K | $0 | $49K |
| Steven P Dhein | CHIEF ADVISOR | $2K | $0 | $2K |
| Ed Poppell | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sam Goforth | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Weidner | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cindy Follick | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David H Cofrin | CO-ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Ward | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$86.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$86.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$9.7M
Average Grant
$221K
Median Grant
$102K
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Florida Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Gainesville, FL | $1.1M | 2023 |
| University Of WisconsinGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $586K | 2023 |
| University Of Florida FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Gainesville, FL | $500K | 2023 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING | Gainesville, FL | $300K | 2023 |
| U Of Wisconsin Green Bay FdnGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $253K | 2023 |
| Lakeshore CapGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $200K | 2023 |
| Weill Cornell MedicineGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $167K | 2023 |
| Univ Of Florida Fdn Whitney LabGENERAL OPERATING | St Augustine, FL | $107K | 2023 |
| National Railroad MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Door County Maritime MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Players TheatreGENERAL OPERATING | Fish Creek, WI | $83K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $83K | 2023 |
| United Way WorldwideGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $67K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubsGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $55K | 2023 |
| The Boys & Girls Club Of Door County IncGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Baird Creek Preservation FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of FloridaGENERAL OPERATING | Gainsville, FL | $450K | 2022 |
| Sturgeon Bay HistoricalGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $100K | 2022 |
| Crossroads At Big CreekGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $100K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Tropical ResearchGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $84K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Green Bay IncGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $55K | 2022 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Door CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Western Great Lake Bird Bat ObserbaGENERAL OPERATING | Port Washington, WI | $4K | 2022 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust IncGENERAL OPERATING | Gainesville, FL | $500K | 2020 |
| St Vincent Hospital FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $500K | 2020 |
| Oak Hall SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Gainesville, FL | $494K | 2020 |
| Uw - Green Bay Mac 212GENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $385K | 2020 |
| Florida Springs InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | High Springs, FL | $103K | 2020 |
| Neville Public Museum FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $100K | 2020 |
| United Way Of Door CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $67K | 2020 |
| Friends Of Bay Beach WildlifeGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $33K | 2020 |
| Friends Of Peninsula State Park IncGENERAL OPERATING | Fish Creek, WI | $20K | 2020 |