Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4334519 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$290K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $20,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota News Media Institute | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | Apple Valley, MN | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Children's Performing Arts | White Bear Lake, MN | General charitable purposes | $25,075 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Naples, FL | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation | White Bear Lake, MN | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | Saint Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Children's Theater Company | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples | Naples, FL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Dragon Theatrics | Forest Lake, MN | General charitable purposes | $7,000 |
| Fishing for Life | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Solid Ground | White Bear Lake, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Artis - Naples | Naples, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Dodge Nature Center | West Saint Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | Naples, FL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pilgrim House | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin | Elgin, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wgcu Public Media | Fort Myers, FL | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Friends of Woodstock School | Freeland, WA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Hugo Food Shelf | Hugo, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River | Woodstock, VA | General charitable purposes | $250 |
| White Bear Center for the Arts | White Bear Lake, MN | General charitable purposes | $200 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,625 | 23 |
| 2023 | $802,155 | 16 |
| 2022 | $906,450 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620409349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4334519
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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