Ace Hardware Foundation
Accepts applications
Ace Hardware Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.2 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8.6 million and the largest $17.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17.2 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$8.6 million
- Largest grant$17.0 million
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17.3 million | 4 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $17.2 million | 2 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kane Calamari 2915 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 990-6600 |
| What to submit | Name and purpose of charitable organization, contact person, reason why funds are being requested. |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
| Restrictions | Only organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. |
What Ace Hardware Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | $17.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $226,080 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Miracle Network | Children's medical care | $17.0 million |
| American Red Cross | Natural disaster relief | $226,080 |
Officers and trustees
- Kane C Calamari
- William M Guzik
- Harry D Oliver IV
- Kerilyn M Johnson
- Jennifer M Glombicki
Questions people ask
Does Ace Hardware Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Ace Hardware Foundation give?
$17.2 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8.6 million.
Who runs Ace Hardware Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kane C Calamari (President), William M Guzik (Vice President & Treasurer), Harry D Oliver IV (Assistant Treasurer) and Kerilyn M Johnson (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ace Hardware Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and human services.