Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-1225450 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $148,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BURKE WARREN MACKAY SERRITELL ATTN |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 2800, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3128407001 |
| RBURKESR@BURKELAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY RECEIVED FROM QUALIFIED OPERATING CHARITIES AND SHOULD STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUESTED AND INCLUDE DOCUMENTS CUSTOMARY TO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION ARE NOT USED. |
| Restrictions | LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS ARE DETERMINED SOLELY BY THE TRUSTEES. |
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.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $460,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General purposes | $166,667 |
| De Lasalle Institute | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $154,650 |
| Depaul Prep College | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $148,300 |
| Holy Trinity High School | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $148,250 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $148,100 |
| St Patrick High School | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $148,100 |
| Trinity High School | River Forest, IL | General purposes | $148,100 |
| Brother Rice High School | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $140,895 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | General purposes | $125,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Highsight | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $52,500 |
| Arrupe College of Loyola University | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $51,000 |
| Office of Human Diginity | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Resurrection Project | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $50,000 |
| San Miguel Schools | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Holy Family Scholars | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Academic Approach | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $18,135 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $10,000 |
The return also lists 52 grants to individuals ($26,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,361,197 | 73 |
| 2023 | $2,106,545 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1225450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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