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Aon Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is Carolyn Frost. It holds total assets of $50K. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. 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 Delaware. According to available records, Aon Foundation has made 439 grants totaling $9.2M, with a median grant of $275. The foundation has distributed between $2.3M and $4.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.5M distributed across 54 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $850K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 268 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Delaware, District of Columbia, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 29 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 50 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.
Aon Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 439 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DE, DC.
Aon Foundation has distributed a total of $9.2M across 439 grants. The median grant size is $275, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $850K.
Aon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Aon Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 29 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Zeidel | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andy Weitz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory C Case | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christa Davies | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Barry Frost | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$50K
Fair Market Value
$50K
Net Worth
$50K
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
$2.3M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
439
Total Giving
$9.2M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$275
Unique Recipients
268
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Safe PlaceLEADING ADVOCATE FOR ELIMINATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS, AND IS LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ONLY PROVIDER OF SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. | Zion, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Greater Chicago ChapterPREVENTS AND ALLEVIATES HUMAN SUFFERING IN THE FACE OF EMERGENCIES BY MOBILIZING THE POWER OF VOLUNTEERS AND THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS. | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan ChicagoSUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION, INCOME, HEALTH PROGRAMS | Chicago, IL | $246K | 2023 |
| American Online Giving Foundation IncFACILITATE DONATIONS TO REGISTERED CHARITIES | Newark, DE | $168K | 2023 |
| World Business ChicagoTO LEAD AND COORDINATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of Notre Dame Du LacHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | Notre Dame, IN | $100K | 2023 |
| Commercial Club FoundationFUNDS ACTIVITIES OF THE CIVIC COMMITTEE OF THE COMMERCIAL CLUB OF CHICAGO AND ITS RELATED AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR MISSIONS TO MAKE THE CHICAGO REGION A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO LIVE, WORK AND DO BUSINESS. | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Facing History And OurselvesTO ENGAGE STUDENTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN AN EXAMINATION OF RACISM, PREJUDICE, AND ANTISEMITISM IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MORE HUMANE AND INFORMED CITIZENRY. | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| St Louis UniversityHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | St Louis, MO | $70K | 2023 |
| National Merit Scholarship CorporationSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IDENTIFYING AND HONORING ACADEMICALLY TALENTED U.S. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; SUPPORTING THEIR EDUCATION | Evanston, IL | $68K | 2023 |
| American Corporate PartnersNATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON HELPING RETURNING VETERANS FIND THEIR NEXT CAREERS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, NETWORKING AND ONLINE CAREER ADVICE. | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan ChicagoPROVIDES THE CRITICAL RESOURCES THAT BRING STATE-OF-THE-ART EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FOOD, REFUGE, HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION IMPACTING EVERY ASPECT OF LOCAL AND GLOBAL JEWISH LIFE. | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Childrens Home & Aid Society Of IllinoisADVANCING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY INVESTING IN FAMILIES TO DISRUPT THE SYSTEMIC AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL CYCLE OF RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of ChicagoVOLUNTEER-LED, HANDS-ON, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE THE KEY CONCEPTS OF WORK READINESS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Fontbonne UniversityHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Kettering UniversityHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | Flint, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Congregation Of Holy Cross United States Province IncA CONGREGATION OF CATHOLIC PRIESTS AND BROTHERS SUPPORTING A RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, DISASTER RELIEF, SANCTUARY, ETC. | Notre Dame, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Childrens Home Association Of IllinoisTRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PREVENTION, AND RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENT SERVICES. | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Cures Dba Cures Within ReachIMPROVES PATIENT QUALITY AND LENGTH OF LIFE BY LEVERAGING THE SPEED, SAFETY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL REPURPOSING RESEARCH, DRIVING MORE TREATMENTS TO MORE PATIENTS MORE QUICKLY. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Filomen M Dagostino Greenberg Music School IncHELPING PEOPLE PURSUE MUSIC STUDIES IN THE CONTEXT OF LIVING WITH CHALLENGES POSED BY VISION LOSS. | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Michigan Council Of Women In Technology FoundationINSPIRING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY WITH THE ASPIRATIONAL GOAL TO MAKE MICHIGAN THE #1 STATE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS IN TECHNOLOGY. | Southfield, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Aurora UniversityHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | Aurora, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Bradley UniversityHIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION | Peoria, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Chicago Academy Of SciencesINSPIRE PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT AND CARE FOR NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| American National Red CrossPrevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability LabProvide quality, comprehensive rehabilitation | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |