The Henderson Foundation
Invitation OnlyGurnee, Illinois · EIN 26-0733102 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$195K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Hospital | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| College of Lake County - Scholarship Fd | Grayslake, IL | Benevolence | $20,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Waukegan, IL | Benevolence | $10,500 |
| Pads of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Benevolence | $10,500 |
| Christian Outreach of Lutherans | Waukegan, IL | Benevolence | $10,125 |
| Village Church of Gurnee | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Love Inc | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | Orlando, FL | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Big Great Lakes | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Benevolence | $10,000 |
| Teen Mother Choices International | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $7,500 |
| Erie Family Health Center | Chicago, IL | Benevolence | $7,000 |
| Beacon Place | Waukegan, IL | Benevolence | $6,000 |
| Knicker Open Charities | Barrington, IL | Benevolence | $6,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Chicago, IL | Benevolence | $5,500 |
| Gurnee Police Department | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $5,000 |
| Gurnee Fire Department | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $5,000 |
| Bethel Lutheran Church | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $3,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sisters of Fargo | Fargo, ND | Benevolence | $2,000 |
| Glints | Wheaton, IL | Benevolence | $1,200 |
| The Smile Train | New York, NY | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Gurnee Community Church | Gurnee, IL | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| East Lake Academy | Lake Forest, IL | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Woodlands Academy | Lake Forest, IL | Benevolence | $1,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Albert Lea, MN | Benevolence | $500 |
| A Gift for Teaching | Orlando, FL | Benevolence | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chicago, IL | Benevolence | $300 |
| Kids Around the World | Rockford, IL | Benevolence | $250 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Chicago, IL | Benevolence | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,075 | 29 |
| 2023 | $482,654 | 40 |
| 2022 | $153,200 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610429349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0733102
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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