Grants paid by Townsend Family Foundation
EIN 36-4199459 · Aspen, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Townsend Family Foundation of Aspen, IL (EIN 36-4199459) reported 79 grants paid totaling $1,562,407 to 26 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,562,407
79 grants
Recipients
26
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | $181,850 | — |
| 2020 | 15 | $225,150 | — |
| 2021 | 15 | $304,302 | — |
| 2022 | 12 | $87,306 | — |
| 2023 | 7 | $216,100 | — |
| 2024 | 10 | $283,500 | — |
| 2025 | 6 | $264,199 | — |
Top recipients
The 26 recipients receiving the most from Townsend Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 26 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | U | Chicago, IL | 8 | $671,799 | 2025 |
| The Joffrey Ballet 36-4009741 | B | Chicago, IL | 8 | $206,750 | 2025 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass 84-1220222 | D | Aspen, CO | 6 | $196,500 | 2024 |
| Cato Institute 23-7432162 | B | Washington, DC | 7 | $195,200 | 2025 |
| Institute for Justice 52-1744337 | B | Arlington, VA | 7 | $175,000 | 2025 |
| The Seaquist House Foundation 47-1427841 | B | Mason, TX | 2 | $35,000 | 2025 |
| University of Chicago - Court Theatre Fund 36-3020034 | D | Chicago, IL | 4 | $22,200 | 2021 |
| Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association 82-2576323 | B | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $12,500 | 2020 |
| The University of Chicago - Forefront Fund 36-2177139 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Foundation 36-3733864 | B | Chicago, IL | 3 | $7,666 | 2024 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation 36-3832321 | C | Chicago, IL | 3 | $4,000 | 2022 |
| Nyyc Foundation | U | New York, NY | 4 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| US Sailing Foundation | U | Bristol, RI | 2 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service | U | Chicago, IL | 5 | $2,467 | 2024 |
| Aspen Art Museum 84-0746671 | B | Aspen, CO | 1 | $2,450 | 2020 |
| Kingsport Homeless Ministry 84-2921410 | B | Kingsport, TN | 2 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Iyrs | U | Newport, RI | 2 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Peter's Prairie School Community Assn 76-0835718 | B | Mason, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Sos Chidren's Villages Illinois | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,667 | 2020 |
| Les Dames D'aspen Ltd 74-2401288 | C | Aspen, CO | 1 | $1,500 | 2020 |
| Families Against Mandatory Minimums 52-1750248 | B | Washington, DC | 2 | $1,500 | 2021 |
| Moving Picture Institute 20-3237801 | B | New York, NY | 2 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Bethel Memorial Fund | U | Mason, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art 13-1624086 | B | New York, NY | 2 | $698 | 2022 |
| Jdrf | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $510 | 2022 |
| American Museum of Natural History | U | New York, NY | 2 | $500 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 79 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $140,599 | paid | EDUCATIONAL - BECKER FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE TOWNSEND PRICE THEORY CAMP | 202621189349100232 |
| 2025 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $48,400 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION - OPERATIONS | 202621189349100232 |
| 2025 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | ARTS - DANCE | 202621189349100232 |
| 2025 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY - OPERATIONS | 202621189349100232 |
| 2025 | The Seaquist House Foundation Mason, TX | B | $25,000 | paid | PRESERVATION | 202621189349100232 |
| 2025 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $200 | paid | EDUCATIONAL - UCCH SERVICE COMMITTEE | 202621189349100232 |
| 2024 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $129,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL - BOOTH DEAN'S DISCRETIONARY | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $71,800 | paid | ARTS - MUSIC | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY - OPERATIONS | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION - OPERATIONS | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | ARTS - DANCE | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | The Seaquist House Foundation Mason, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | PRESERVATION | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Nyyc Foundation New York, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | PRESERVATION | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | B | $500 | paid | ARTS - FILM | 202521299349102102 |
| 2024 | University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service Chicago, IL | U | $200 | paid | HEALTHCARE - CHILDREN HEALTHCARE | 202521299349102102 |
| 2023 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $142,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL - BECKER FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE TOWNSEND PRICE THEORY CAMP | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY - OPERATIONS | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $23,400 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION - OPERATIONS | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | ARTS - DANCE | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $3,200 | paid | ARTS - MUSIC | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | Peter's Prairie School Community Assn Mason, TX | B | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202420669349100322 |
| 2023 | Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | B | $500 | paid | ARTS - FILM | 202420669349100322 |
| 2022 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY - OPERATIONS | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION - OPERATIONS | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $25,000 | paid | ARTS - MUSIC | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | ARTS - DANCE | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | US Sailing Foundation Bristol, RI | U | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $2,000 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Nyyc Foundation New York, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | PRESERVATION | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Kingsport Homeless Ministry Kingsport, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | HEALTH & SAFETY | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | Jdrf Chicago, IL | U | $510 | paid | HEALTH | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | B | $346 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | U | $250 | paid | EDUCATIONAL | 202301259349100415 |
| 2022 | University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service Chicago, IL | U | $200 | paid | HEALTHCARE - CHILDREN HEALTHCARE | 202301259349100415 |
| 2021 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $150,000 | paid | Educational - Booth Dean's Discretionary | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $50,000 | paid | Arts - Music | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | Public policy research organization - Operations | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | Arts - Dance | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | Public policy - Operations | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | The University of Chicago - Forefront Fund Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | University of Chicago - Court Theatre Fund Chicago, IL | D | $10,000 | paid | Arts - Theatre Company | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Iyrs Newport, RI | U | $1,000 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Kingsport Homeless Ministry Kingsport, TN | B | $1,000 | paid | Health & Safety | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | Families Against Mandatory Minimums Washington, DC | B | $500 | paid | Public policy - Operations | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | B | $352 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | U | $250 | paid | Educational | 202241229349101434 |
| 2021 | University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service Chicago, IL | U | $200 | paid | Healthcare - Children Healthcare | 202241229349101434 |
| 2020 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | Arts - Dance | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | Educational - BFI G. Tolley Fellows Fund | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | Arts - Dance | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | Public policy - Operations | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $25,000 | paid | Public policy research organization - Operations | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $21,500 | paid | Arts - Music | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association Minneapolis, MN | B | $12,500 | paid | Educational- Yachting | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | University of Chicago - Court Theatre Fund Chicago, IL | D | $6,000 | paid | Arts - Theatre Company | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | B | $2,450 | paid | Educational - Arts | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service Chicago, IL | U | $1,667 | paid | Healthcare - Children Healthcare | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Sos Chidren's Villages Illinois Chicago, IL | U | $1,667 | paid | Health | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $1,666 | paid | Educational | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Les Dames D'aspen Ltd Aspen, CO | C | $1,500 | paid | Arts - Music | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | Nyyc Foundation New York, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | Preservation | 202111159349100151 |
| 2020 | University of Chicago - Court Theatre Fund Chicago, IL | D | $200 | paid | Healthcare - Children Healthcare | 202111159349100151 |
| 2018 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | Educational - Chairman's Fund in Economics | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $36,750 | paid | Arts - Dance | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | Public policy - Operations | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | D | $25,000 | paid | Arts - Music | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Cato Institute Washington, DC | B | $23,400 | paid | Public policy research organization - Operations | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | Health Care - Forefront of Medicine | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | University of Chicago - Court Theatre Fund Chicago, IL | D | $6,000 | paid | Arts - Theatre Company | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Iyrs Newport, RI | U | $1,000 | paid | Educational | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | Educational | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Bethel Memorial Fund Mason, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | Cemeteries, Burial Services | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Nyyc Foundation New York, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | Preservation | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | Families Against Mandatory Minimums Washington, DC | B | $1,000 | paid | Public policy - Operations | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | US Sailing Foundation Bristol, RI | U | $500 | paid | Educational | 201920639349100207 |
| 2018 | University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital Service Chicago, IL | U | $200 | paid | Healthcare - Children Healthcare | 201920639349100207 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202621189349100232 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202521299349102102 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v4.0 | 202420669349100322 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202301259349100415 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241229349101434 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202111159349100151 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201920639349100207 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/364199459.json.
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