Gordon Henke Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 39-1606928 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY E HENKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 S OCEAN BLVD SUITE 801, BOCA RATON FL 33432 |
| Phone | 5613952319 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OTHER THAN PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS |
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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University High School | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $51,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $41,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Annual fund | $26,000 |
| Pius Xi High School | Milwaukee, WI | Gordon henke gap fund | $15,000 |
| Easterseals Florida | Naples, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Next 18 | Foxpoint, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wctc Foundation Inc | Pewuaukee, WI | Gordon henke inspirational | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn | Boca Raton, FL | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Macc Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Schools of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gesu Parish | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| St Marcus School | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| War Memorial Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jesuits USA Midwest Province | Chicago, IL | Comfort and care of elder | $1,000 |
| Old St Mary Church | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $142,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1606928
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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