Hamill Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6096808 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$50.2M
Organizations funded132
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment D) | $10,862,968 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-18125 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(see Attachment A) | $10,862,941 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment E) | $10,862,038 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | Nature for AllEndowment | $2,400,000 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-03604 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(see Attachment B) | $1,986,052 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment C) | $1,986,052 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Assets to Successor Private Foundation(See Attachment F) | $1,986,052 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | Chicago, IL | Conservationof Natural Resourcesand Habitat Protection | $1,050,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Hamill Family FoundationSecond CenturyChallenge | $668,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Elizabeth, IL | Big Sky NatureReserve Fund | $643,911 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $376,677 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $375,758 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-18125 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $375,431 |
| The Corwith Fund | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,912 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,909 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in Cornelius Capital Partners LPto Successor Private Foundation | $340,909 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $322,965 |
| The Corwith Fund - Acct 8438 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - Acct 8438 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - Acct 8438 | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $278,315 |
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | Lands OwnedStewardshipEndowment Fund | $250,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Driggs, ID | Legacy of LandCampaign | $250,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Elizabeth, IL | Strategic Inititatives, Education andOutreach Program | $225,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Keller Science CtrYouth ConservationAction Programs | $166,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Hamill FamilyNature Plaza | $157,994 |
| The International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | Whooping CraneConservation | $150,000 |
| The Corwith Fund | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | Transfer of LP interest in HCS Family Fund LPto Successor Private Foundation | $139,431 |
| The Corwith Fund - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Hamill Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Carwythen Charitable Trust - NT 03-03604 - Cash | Chicago, IL | Transfer of Cash to Successor Private Foundation | $130,000 |
| Prairie State Conservation Coalition | Springfield, IL | OffsetAdministrativeCosts | $75,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Elizabeth, IL | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| American Horse Trials Foundation Inc | Southwick, MA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Openlands | Chicago, IL | ConservingLand for All | $25,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Adirondack | Keene, NY | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barrington Area Conservation Trust | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cofan Survival Fund | Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation | Elizabeth, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Lisle, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Driggs, ID | Legacy of LandCampaign | $10,000 |
| The Bhutan Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation | Naperville, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fox River Valley Hound Heritage Foundation | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| United States Pony Club Inc | Lexington, KY | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation | Barrington, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | VeterinaryServices Program | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation | Barrington, IL | Acquisition ofHill N DalePreserve | $5,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Carbondale, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 132 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,188,807 | 132 |
| 2023 | $7,630,230 | 143 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349104359
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6096808
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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