The Van Horne Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 92-1216620 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$65K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Voices Chicago | Chicago, IL | Education support | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Feeding hugry persons | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hosp | Memphis, TN | Health care & research | $10,000 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support for underresourced youth | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Public television support | $5,000 |
| Waterorg | Chicago, IL | Clean water for needy persons | $5,000 |
| Working Bikes | Chicago, IL | Support for needywho require bicycles | $5,000 |
| Care for Real | Chicago, IL | Relief for personswith food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Common Pantry | Chicago, IL | Food for needy individuals | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-1216620
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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