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Heart of Chicago Association

Preselected recipients only Western Springs, Illinois · EIN 363806438

Heart of Chicago Association is a private foundation in Western Springs, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,725 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $525 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,199 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,6507$98,783
2024$6,1998$0
2025$10,7253$0

How to apply

Heart of Chicago Association 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Heart of Chicago Association funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$10,200
Texas1$525

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul Catholic Church
Chicago, IL
General donation$10,000
Brighton Center
San Antonio, TX
General donation$525
Ucp Seguin
Tinley Park, IL
General donation$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Heart of Chicago Association accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Heart of Chicago Association give?

$10,725 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $525.

Who runs Heart of Chicago Association?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert G Martin (President) and Julia Martin (Secretary).

What does Heart of Chicago Association fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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