Harczak Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harczak Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $471,700 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $362,000. 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$471,700
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$362,000
- Assets$780,803
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,700 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 | $85,850 | 15 | $678,664 |
| 2024 | $143,700 | 13 | $887,394 |
| 2025 | $471,700 | 18 | $780,803 |
How to apply
Harczak 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 Harczak Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $471,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University | General fundraising | $362,000 |
| Marist High School | General fundraising | $26,100 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | General fundraising | $17,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | General fundraising | $15,000 |
| Bighorn Charities | General fundraising | $12,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $10,000 |
| Chicago Food Depository | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Streetwise | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough | General fundraising | $3,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $2,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $1,000 |
| Find Food Bank | General fundraising | $1,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $1,000 |
| Mathew Silverman Foundation | General fundraising | $1,000 |
| Individual | General fundraising | $500 |
| St John the Cross | General fundraising | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry J Harczak Jr
- Marcy A Harczak
- Jason Harczak
Questions people ask
Does Harczak Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harczak Family Foundation give?
$471,700 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harczak Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry J Harczak Jr (President/Secretary), Marcy A Harczak (President/Treasurer) and Jason Harczak (Director).
What does Harczak Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.