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Thing 1 2 3 Foundation is a private corporation based in ELMHURST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is James T Ruprecht. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $678K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $2.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Thing 1 2 3 Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $460K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $206K and $254K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $90K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, New York, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 23 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.
Thing 1 2 3 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, NY.
Thing 1 2 3 Foundation has distributed a total of $460K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $90K.
Thing 1 2 3 Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thing 1 2 3 Foundation is headquartered in ELMHURST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Ruprecht | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Ruprecht | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jan Leaders | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$213K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$4.7M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$206K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$175K
Distribution Amount
$185K
Total: $443K
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$460K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeUNRESTRICTED | Zion, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Reading Partners Of San Francisco - Bay AreaUNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of AmericaUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Care For FriendsUNRESTRICED | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Geneva, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| Exodus World ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Park Ridge, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| St James Faith LabUNRESTRICTED | Newport Beach, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Chicago LightsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| Elmhurst Yorkfield Food PantryUNRESTRICTED | Elmhurst, IL | $11K | 2023 |
| Gay And Lesbian Center Of OcUNRESTRICTED | Santa Ana, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope Food PantryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Josselyn CenterUNRESTRICTED | Northfield, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Programs IncUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Child Guidance CenterUNRESTRICTED | Santa Ana, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Time Out YouthUNRESTRICTED | Charlotte, NC | $8K | 2023 |
| Kaleidoscope Youth CenterUNRESTRICTED | Columbus, OH | $8K | 2023 |
| Cultiva La SaludUNRESTRICTED | Fresno, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Active Resolute ConnectedUNRESTRICTED | Agoura Hills, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Starlight Children'S FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Culver City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development-Mid East FundUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Culinary CareUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Every Mom ChicagoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Instituto Del Progresso LatinoUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Magan David OdomUNRESTRICTED | Newark, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Zebra Youth CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | Orlando, FL | $8K | 2022 |
| Beacon PlaceUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Nova UkraineUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| All Paws On DeckUNRESTRICTED | Griswold, CT | $200 | 2022 |