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Also known as: C/O GEORGE J WITOUS
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Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation is a private corporation based in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is George J Witous. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $2.4M. Total assets have grown from $4K in 2011 to $6.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Indiana. According to available records, Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $852K, with a median grant of $16K. The foundation has distributed between $147K and $394K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $394K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $45K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Indiana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 12 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.
Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, IN.
Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation has distributed a total of $852K across 46 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $45K.
Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Anna May Babe Ahern Foundation is headquartered in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelio Merenda | PRESIDENT | $30K | $0 | $30K |
| Daniel W Witous | SEC./TREAS./ | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| James G Witous | DIRECTOR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Thomas J Scannell | DIRECTOR | $8K | $0 | $8K |
Total Giving
$315K
Total Assets
$6.6M
Fair Market Value
$6.6M
Net Worth
$6.6M
Grants Paid
$155K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$173K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$852K
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For IndepencenceCONTRIBUTION | Countryside, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| South Suburban PadsCONTRIBUTION | Chicagi Heights, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Ucp Seguin Of Greater ChicagoCONTRIBUTION | Cicero, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Port MinistriesCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Holistic Riding Equestrian TherapyCONTRIBUTION | Lemont, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| My Joyful Heart NfpCONTRIBUTION | Mokena, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Share Your Soles Foundation IncCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Pads To Hope IncCONTRIBUTION | Palatine, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Elms University CenterCONTRIBUTION | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Chicago Southwest SuburbanCONTRIBUTION | Palos Park, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Elim Christian ServicesCONTRIBUTION | Crestwood, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Shellbourne IncCONTRIBUTION | Valparaiso, IN | $25K | 2021 |
| Windmoor FoundationCONTRIBUTION | South Bend, IN | $17K | 2020 |
| St Coletta'S Of IllinoisCONTRIBUTION | Tinley Park, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Project Dyslexia NfpCONTRIBUTION | New Lenox, IL | $5K | 2020 |