Henry Pope Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3713950 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$91K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,500.
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
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $15,000 |
| North Shore University Healthsystem | Evanston, IL | Cardiovascular fellowship fund | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | General fund | $7,500 |
| North Shore University Healthsys | Evanston, IL | Thoracic oncology program (hensing) | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | Highland Park, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | General fund | $4,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $4,000 |
| Fusion Scholarship Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | General fund | $3,500 |
| Children's Lurie Hospital | Chicago, IL | Founder's board | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 65 roses event | $2,500 |
| Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center | Bend, OR | General fund | $2,500 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | Women's board | $2,500 |
| Banner Health Fdn | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $2,457 |
| Allendale Assocation | Lake Villa, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Translational Genomics Research Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Alzheimer disease research | $2,000 |
| Women's Western Golf Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Equestrian Connection | Libertyville, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Mothers Grace | Scottsdale, AZ | General fund | $1,500 |
| Paws for Patrick | Deerfield, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rush University Medical Center Woman's Board | Chicago, IL | Woman's board | $1,500 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Foundation | Golf, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center House of Welcome | Northfield, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | Northbrook, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catnap From the Heart | Lagrange Park, IL | General fundd | $500 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,457 | 30 |
| 2024 | $79,200 | 29 |
| 2023 | $70,950 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3713950
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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