Henke Gordon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Henke Gordon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $51,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$176,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $142,500 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $176,500 | 20 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary E Henke 1500 S Ocean Blvd Suite 801, Boca Raton, FL 33432 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 395-2319 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing no specific form required |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to organizations qualifying under section 501(c)(3) other than private foundations |
What Henke Gordon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 15 | $138,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $32,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University High School | Program support | $51,000 |
| Marquette University | Program support | $41,000 |
| Lynn University | Annual fund | $26,000 |
| Pius Xi High School | Gordon henke gap fund | $15,000 |
| Easterseals Florida | Program support | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Program support | $5,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan | Program support | $5,000 |
| Next 18 | Program support | $5,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Program support | $5,000 |
| WCTC Foundation Inc | Gordon henke inspirational | $5,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Macc Fund | Program support | $1,000 |
| Notre Dame Schools of Milwaukee | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gesu Parish | Program support | $1,000 |
| St Marcus School | Program support | $1,000 |
| War Memorial Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jesuits USA Midwest Province | Comfort and care of elder | $1,000 |
| Old St Mary Church | Program support | $1,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary E Henke
- Brian G Henke
- Roger Mjoen
Questions people ask
Does Henke Gordon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henke Gordon Family Foundation give?
$176,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Henke Gordon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary E Henke (Pres/Treas), Brian G Henke (Vice Pres) and Roger Mjoen (Secretary).
What does Henke Gordon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and health.