Francis J & Patricia a Houlihan Foundation
Invitation OnlyBarrington, Illinois · EIN 36-4121030 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$149K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
43% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to the Towers | Staten Island, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Raue Center for the Arts | Crystal Lake, IL | General | $7,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| St Jude | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Chicago, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Aurora, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Veterans Closet | North Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol | Williams Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Belfry Music Theatre | Delevan, WI | General | $4,510 |
| St Anne's Church | Barrington, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General | $4,400 |
| Jaco Booyens Ministries | Arlington, TX | General | $4,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Topeka, KS | General | $3,000 |
| St Francis Desales School | Lake Zurich, IL | General | $3,000 |
| St Josephs Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General | $3,000 |
| Marist High School | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Mother Mcauley High School | Chicago, IL | General | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Hines, IL | General | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General | $2,000 |
| New Day Womens Clinic Inc | Delavan, WI | General | $2,000 |
| School Sisters of St Francis | Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Side by Side Charter School | Norwalk, CT | General | $2,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis | Joliet, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Susan B Anthony List | Arlington, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | General | $1,500 |
| Catlow 1927 Foundation | Barrington, IL | General | $1,200 |
| 1St Way Life Center | Johnsburg, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital | Barrington, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Aid to the Church in Need | Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Barrington Area Council on Aging | Barrington, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Barrington White House | Barrington, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Birthright | Bloomington, IL | Charity's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Building Hope in Kids | Washington, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Cathloc Radio | Green Bay, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Ewtn Global Catholic Network | Irondale, AL | General | $1,000 |
| Inspirational Ministries | Walworth, WI | General | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus | Mchenry, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Lamu Center for Preventative Health | Bloomington, IL | Charitiy's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Fort Sheridan, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Partners 4 Hope Tanzania | Stillwater, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Seat of Wisdom Library | Mchenry, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy of the Americas | Silver Spring, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Palatine, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| St Patrick Fathers | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| The Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,000 |
| World War 2 Veterans Committee | Arlington, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | General | $800 |
| Priests of the Sacred Heart | Franklin, WI | General | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,010 | 62 |
| 2024 | $146,100 | 57 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632089349100668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4121030
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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