Miriam U and H Earl Hoover Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6063814 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$905K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $360,000 |
| St James Cathedral Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $260,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan - Church of the Transfiguration Trus | Marquette, MI | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| About Face Theatre | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| AIDS Foundation of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bishop Anderson House | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eldercare Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Living Desert Zoo and Gardens | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mclaren Northern Michigan Foundation | Petoskey, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northshore Foundation | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan - Engineering Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $855,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101946
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6063814
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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