The James Huntington Foundation
Invitation OnlyWarrenville, Illinois · EIN 36-3553345 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$21.6M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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
69% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General purpose | $21,347,353 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $80,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation | Oxford, OH | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance | Silver Spring, MD | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tucson Museum of Art | Tucson, AZ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Amerind Foundation | Dragoon, AZ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Naperville Singers | Naperville, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Tucson, AZ | General purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,630,353 | 13 |
| 2023 | $948,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631479349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3553345
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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