John H Hart Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 20-0156873 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $50,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jessica Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $180,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $135,000 |
| Chi Arts | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $125,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $125,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $95,000 |
| Foundation for Hearing & Speech | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | $45,100 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $26,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wttw 11 Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Brearley School | New York City, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Think New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Camperships for Nebagamon | East Troy, WI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| New Mexico Community Trust | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Naperville, IL | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Aspen, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gallup Youth Sports Fund | Gallup, NM | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Musicians on Call | Nashville, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ambition Fund of the Arts Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Merryfield, VA | Charitable | $750 |
| JCC Foundation | Lake Zurich, IL | Charitable | $600 |
| Cancer Foundation New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundati | Lanham, MD | Charitable | $250 |
| Chicago Sun Times Media | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,511,350 | 41 |
| 2024 | $1,214,250 | 49 |
| 2023 | $1,248,250 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611809349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0156873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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