Haag Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Haag Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$42.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 46 | $32.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 61 | $38.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 70 | $42.4 million |
How to apply
Haag Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Haag Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 24 | $992,768 |
| Texas | 18 | $525,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $473,640 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $45,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Children's | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Courage Center | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Huntington's Disease | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Family Matters | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Cookie Cart | General purpose | $90,000 |
| Urban Ventures | General purpose | $75,000 |
| West Point School of Music | General purpose | $75,000 |
| University of Minnesota Scholarship | General purpose | $64,070 |
| Youth Frontiers 5215 Edina Industrial Blvd | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Youthlink | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Cornerstone | General purpose | $60,000 |
| St Luke's Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Frazee Community Development Corp Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Banyan Community | General purpose | $35,000 |
| The Haven | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Invisible Wounds Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Enterprises | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Bolder Options | General purpose | $25,000 |
| A Safe Place Damaris Lorta | General purpose | $25,000 |
| TSC Alliance 8737 Colesville Rd | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Fraser | General purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Tx-Austin | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Community Clinic | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Camp Odayin 3503 High Point Drive North | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Kids Meals Inc | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Welcome House | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Texas A&m University | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Gift of Life | General purpose | $15,000 |
| KC Kansas School Foundation for Excellence | General purpose | $15,000 |
| New Danville | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Say Yes to Youth | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General purpse | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Haag
- Gregg Gohlke
- Steven Gohlke
- Kristen Krei
- Brian R Gohlke
Questions people ask
Does Haag Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Haag Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Haag Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Haag (Vice Preside), Gregg Gohlke (President, T), Steven Gohlke (Director) and Kristen Krei (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Haag Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.