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Aldridge Gives Foundation

EIN 92-1251493 · IL · NTEE T21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, CA, MN +15
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Aldridge Gives Foundation based in IL paid 74 grants totaling $748.8K to 74 organizations across 18 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $142.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included BREAKTHROUGH T1D, USO, and ANN AND ROBERT LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,598
Giving (latest yr)
$748,758
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
74
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
74
States reached
18
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Breakthrough T1d$142,500
  • Uso$115,000
  • Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation$75,000
  • Beavers Charitable Trust$50,000
  • Mayo Clinic$31,379

Where grants went

  • Illinois$493,835 · 39 grants
  • California$80,894 · 5 grants
  • Minnesota$32,379 · 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$30,000 · 2 grants
  • Wisconsin$27,500 · 5 grants
  • Kentucky$27,250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (74)

Breakthrough T1d
Chicago, IL
Improve the Lives and Accelerate Breakthroughs to Cure, Prevent, and Treat Type 1 Diabetes.
$142,500
Uso
Chicago, IL
Improve the Well-being of the People Who Serve IN the US Military and Their Families. Keep Service Members Connected to Their Families, Homes, and Country Throughout Their Service.
$115,000
Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Chicago, IL
To Serve Children and Families by Providing Advanced, Compassionate Care, Research, and Advocacy, Dedicated to the Health and Well-being of All Children, Regardless of Background, Through Fundraising and Community Engagement
$75,000
Beavers Charitable Trust
Los Altos, CA
Assisting Students Entering the Heavy Construction Industry
$50,000
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Inspiring Hope and Promoting Health Through Integrated Clinical Practice, Education and Research.
$31,379
Blessings IN a Backpack
Louisville, KY
Ending Child Hunger on the Weekends.
$27,250
Special Childrens Charities
Chicago, IL
Empowering Children With Disabilities Through Inclusive Recreational, Educational, and Social Programs, Aiming to Foster Potential, Build Confidence, and Provide Support for Individuals and Their Families, With a Strong Emphasis on Inclusion, Hope, and Valuing Every Person's Capabilities
$26,815
James M Sweeney Classic
Countryside, IL
Grants to Other Charitable Organizations
$25,000
Youth & Family Counseling
Milwaukee, WI
Provide Affordable Mental Health Services So That People Can Heal, Cope, and Thrive.
$25,000
Ace Mentor Program of America
Philadelphia, PA
Inspire High School Students to Pursue Careers IN Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
$25,000
Bucks for Burn Camp
Chicago, IL
To Empower Burn Survivors to Overcome Trauma and Thrive
$20,920
Movember Foundation
Santa Monica, CA
To Help Men Live Happier, Healthier, and Longer Lives by Focusing on Men's Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Prostate Cancers, and Testicular Cancer Projects.
$20,394

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Aldridge Gives Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Aldridge Gives Foundation reported 74 itemized grants totaling $748.8K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $142.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include BREAKTHROUGH T1D, USO, ANN AND ROBERT LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION, among 74 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Aldridge Gives Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Aldridge Gives Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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