Wahlert Foundation
Historical FunderHoffman Estates, Illinois · EIN 42-6051124 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$273K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$8
Total assets$6.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8 and $272,550.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHY CHAMELI |
|---|---|
| Address | 3865 ANJOU LANE, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60192 |
| Phone | 8477226614 |
| WAHLERTFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DUBUQUE AND TRI-STATE AREA THAT ARE REGISTERED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions - Detail Available Upon Request | Hoffman Estates, IL | Various | $272,550 |
| Contributions From Schedule K-1'S | Hoffman Estates, IL | From schedule K-1'S | $8 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272,558 | 2 |
| 2024 | $265,242 | 2 |
| 2023 | $211,330 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602579349100775
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6051124
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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