Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Agape Foundation
Typical grant size
$2K – $7K – $20K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
29
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
ContactMICHAEL ROMANO · 3124808138
MaterialsNO STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. SUBMIT LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION WITH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS SEC. 501(C)(3) LETTER.
RestrictionsORGANIZATION MUST BE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR SCIENTIFIC AS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3).
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Michael J Romano III
CHAIRMAN
Benita Romano
VICE-CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
Stephen L Golan
SECRETARY
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
7.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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Total grants awarded
$2.0M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$66K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.