The Haiku Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7643596 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEON SIKLOSSY |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 W JACKSON BLVD STE 530, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3129223792 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING AND INCLUDE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO EVALUATE ORGANIZATION AND GRANT REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | General | $14,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Map International | Brunswick, GA | General | $8,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | General | $8,000 |
| Waterorg | Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | Atlanta, GA | General | $7,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Long Branch, NJ | General | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $55,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349101320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7643596
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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