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Yankee Springer Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE FOREST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Robert L Wieseneck. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $116K. Total assets have grown from $512K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Oregon and Illinois. According to available records, Yankee Springer Foundation has made 88 grants totaling $203K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $96K and $107K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $41K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Oregon, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 13 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.
Yankee Springer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 88 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, IL, OR.
Yankee Springer Foundation has distributed a total of $203K across 88 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $41K.
Yankee Springer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Yankee Springer Foundation is headquartered in LAKE FOREST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Wieseneck | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Wieseneck | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne C Wieseneck | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
88
Total Giving
$203K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
65
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Temple UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Philadelphia, PA | $39K | 2023 |
| AmachiUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $11K | 2023 |
| Employee ConnectionsUNRESTRICTED | Waukegan, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalUNRESTRICTED | Highland Park, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankUNRESTRICTED | Lake Forest, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Makom Solel LakesideUNRESTRICTED | Highland Park, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Coalition For The HomelessUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Great Chicago Food DepositoryUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| CayoUNRESTRICTED | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Children First FundUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth CenterUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| WttwUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterUNRESTRICTED | Montgomery, AL | $1K | 2023 |
| WfmtUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Council On Urban AffairsUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $700 | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $700 | 2023 |
| Care UsaUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $504 | 2023 |
| Holocaust MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Skokie, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Irving SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Oak Park, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Willowwind SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Iowa City, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| GiveguideUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Reproductive Freedom For AllUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $400 | 2023 |
| Alabama Public RadioUNRESTRICTED | Tuscaloosa, AL | $400 | 2023 |
| Iowa Public RadioUNRESTRICTED | Des Moines, IA | $400 | 2023 |
| MedglobalUNRESTRICTED | Rolling Meadows, IL | $400 | 2023 |
| Georgia Public RadioUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $400 | 2023 |
| Emma Goldman ClinicUNRESTRICTED | Iowa City, IA | $400 | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| Columbia River KeepersUNRESTRICTED | Hood River, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Chirp RadioUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $203 | 2023 |
| ShalvaUNRESTRICTED | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $100 | 2023 |
| National Organization For WomenUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| Jews United For JusticeUNRESTRICTED | Baltimore, MD | $100 | 2023 |
| Cancer Wellness CenterUNRESTRICTED | Northbrook, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Highland Park StringsUNRESTRICTED | Highland Park, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| New Light CemeteryUNRESTRICTED | Lincolnwood, IL | N/A | 2023 |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | N/A | 2023 |
| Mothers Against Drunk DrivingUNRESTRICTED | Irving, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| National Parks ConservationUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| Portland Parks FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | N/A | 2023 |
| Arbor Day FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Lincoln, NE | N/A | 2023 |