Private foundation · EIN 02-0626100 · Palatine, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ehlert Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $532K total, median $10K. 79% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$532K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
79%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Inspiration Outreach FoundationPalatine, ILExpenditure responsibility grant$141K
YMCA Metro of ChicagoChicago, ILTo support community outreach.$100K
Live 4 Lali IncArlington Heights, ILGeneral support$92K
Origins Behavioral HealthcareWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$82K
Paws of ChicagoChicago, ILTo support neglected cats and dogs.$37K
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Park, ILGeneral support$30K
Barb's Precious RescuePalatine, ILTo support neglected cats and dogs.$10K
Solly's Way Foundation IncLake Zurich, ILTo support childrens' education.$10K
Golden Willow Retreat IncArroyo Hondo, NMGeneral support$7,000
Off the Street ClubChicago, ILSwing for the kids event$6,000
Iajhsc Summer CampMonticello, ILGeneral support$5,000
MulliganeersOrland Park, ILGeneral support$5,000
St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CAGeneral support$5,000
McHenry County Substance Abuse CoalitionWoodstock, ILTo support individuals with substance use disorder.$1,500

By state: Illinois 11 · Florida 1 · New Mexico 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Ehlert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palatine, Illinois, administered in care of Stacy Harding, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ehlert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ehlert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $532K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ehlert Family Foundation give?

Illinois (11 grants), Florida (1 grants), New Mexico (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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