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Private foundation · EIN 36-6108601

Amber Foundation

Des Plaines, IL

Amber Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Plaines, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $36.5K in grants and contributions paid across 6 grants, with $855K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Wolcott School, New York Theater Barn and Glenbrook South High School.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Wolcott SchoolChicago, ILprogram support$25,000
New York Theater BarnNew York, NYprogram support$7,000
Glenbrook South High SchoolGlenview, ILprogram support$1,000
Elyssas MissionNorthbrook, ILprogram support$1,000
Jewish National FundNorthbrook, ILprogram support$1,000

The 5 largest of 6 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Amber Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Amber Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Amber Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $36,500 in grants and contributions paid (6 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Amber Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Wolcott School (IL), $25K, New York Theater Barn (NY), $7K, Glenbrook South High School (IL), $1K, Elyssas Mission (IL), $1K and Jewish National Fund (IL), $1K.