Private foundation · EIN 92-1345267 · McHenry, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward Hinz 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $20K. 67% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$1.1M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in IL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fellowship of FaithMcHenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$500K
The National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PADonation to a donor advised fund$250K
Zion Lutheran Church & SchoolMcHenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$150K
McHenry RiverwalkMcHenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$50K
Fish of McHenry CountyMcHenry, ILIn support of organization's mission$25K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$20K
American Epilepsy SocietyChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$20K
Lutheran Hour MinistriesSt Louis, MOIn support of organization's mission$20K
Family Radio NetworkFranklin, TNIn support of organization's mission$15K
Alsac St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNIn support of organization's mission$10K
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILIn support of organization's mission$10K
Lutheran Church of AtonementBarrington, ILIn support of organization's mission$10K
Northville Historical SocietyNorthville, MIIn support of organization's mission$10K
Family Health Partnership ClinicCrystal Lake, ILIn support of organization's mission$7,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILIn support of organization's mission$5,000

By state: Illinois 10 · Pennsylvania 1 · Tennessee 2 · Missouri 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Edward Hinz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McHenry, Illinois, administered in care of Edward Hinz, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Edward Hinz Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Edward Hinz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Edward Hinz Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Tennessee (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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