The Ehlert Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalatine, Illinois · EIN 02-0626100 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$532K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $82,350.
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
21% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration Outreach Foundation | Palatine, IL | Expenditure responsibility grant | $141,018 |
| YMCA Metro of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support community outreach. | $100,000 |
| Live 4 Lali Inc | Arlington Heights, IL | General support | $91,981 |
| Origins Behavioral Healthcare | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $82,350 |
| Paws of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support neglected cats and dogs. | $37,200 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Barb's Precious Rescue | Palatine, IL | To support neglected cats and dogs. | $10,000 |
| Solly's Way Foundation Inc | Lake Zurich, IL | To support childrens' education. | $10,000 |
| Golden Willow Retreat Inc | Arroyo Hondo, NM | General support | $7,000 |
| Off the Street Club | Chicago, IL | Swing for the kids event | $6,000 |
| Iajhsc Summer Camp | Monticello, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Mulliganeers | Orland Park, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | Monrovia, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Mchenry County Substance Abuse Coalition | Woodstock, IL | To support individuals with substance use disorder. | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,049 | 14 |
| 2023 | $355,879 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542419349100009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0626100
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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