Bernadine Tosetti Hines Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHinsdale, Illinois · EIN 30-0036213 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$285K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis School | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $37,500 |
| Nokomis Food Pantry | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $5,000 |
| Nokomis High School Band | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Coalition to Solute | Springfield, VA | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| Nokmois Memorial Park Board | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | New Braufels, TX | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| Tunnels To Towers | Staten Island, NY | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| USO Great Lakes | Washington, DC | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Operating Expense | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Chicago Garda | Chicago, IL | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Emergency Service ER | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fisher House | River Forest, IL | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Family | Omaha, NE | Operating Expense | $1,000 |
| Wendleing Angel Tree | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $900 |
| Knights Of Columbus | Kankakee, IL | Operating Expense | $700 |
| Nokomis American Legion | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $700 |
| Nokomis Lions Club | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $700 |
| BRS Museum | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $500 |
| Christian Ministeries | Nokomis, IL | Operating Expense | $500 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | Operating Expense | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $71,695 | 18 |
| 2023 | $64,110 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621409349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0036213
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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