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Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in KENILWORTH, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Martha Anderson. It holds total assets of $953K. Annual income is reported at $58K. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Illinois. According to available records, Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. has made 57 grants totaling $243K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $57K and $125K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $125K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Tennessee, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
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.
Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, TN.
Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $243K across 57 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Philip E Fess Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in KENILWORTH, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Tamblyn | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Fess Anderson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia Fess | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Anderson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$71K
Total Assets
$953K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$953K
Grants Paid
$57K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$53K
Total: N/A
Total Revenue
$58K
990PF · 2023
Total Expenses
$71K
990PF · 2023
Total Assets
$953K
990PF · 2023
Net Assets
$953K
990PF · 2023
Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$243K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding San DiegoUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Fenix Family Health CenterUNRESTRICTED | Highwood, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| The Ross K Mcneill FdnUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Brain Tumor AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Best Buddies InternationalUNRESTRICTED | Miami, FL | $4K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Research HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Memphis, TN | $4K | 2023 |
| Top Box FoodsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| The Bishop'S SchoolUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Global CommunitiesUNRESTRICTED | Silver Spring, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| San Diego FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| KpbsUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Cabrillo National Monument FoundatiUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| San Diego ZooUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $850 | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The October Saves Goalie ChallengeUNRESTRICTED | Sterling, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| The Ross Kj Mcneill FdnUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| San Digueto Surf Soccer ClubUNRESTRICTED | Del Mar, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Mt Helix Park FdnUNRESTRICTED | La Mesa, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Girls On The Run San DiegoUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Sarah'S CircleUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| San Diego Food BankUNRESTRICTED | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2021 |