Ace Hardware Foundation

Historical Funder

Oak Brook, Illinois · EIN 36-3820478 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$17.2M

Organizations funded2

Typical grant$226,080

Total assets$10.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $226,080 and $16,969,041.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	KANE CALAMARI
Address	2915 JORIE BLVD, OAK BROOK IL 60523
Phone	6309906600
Form and materials	NAME AND PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, CONTACT PERSON, REASON WHY FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED.
Deadlines	DECEMBER 31
Restrictions	ONLY ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Children & Youth1
Health1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Children's Miracle Network	Salt Lake City, UT	Children's medical care	$16,969,041
American Red Cross	Washington, DC	Natural disaster relief	$226,080

Grants approved for future payment

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Children's Miracle Network	Salt Lake City, UT	Children's medical care	$0
American Red Cross	Washington, DC	Natural disaster relief	$0

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$17,195,121	4
2023	$17,305,248	6

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349100043
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3820478
Profile updated Nov 6, 2026

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