Henry Pope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry Pope Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,457 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,228 and the largest $15,000. 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$91,457
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,228
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $79,200 the year before.
20% 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 | $70,950 | 29 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $79,200 | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $91,457 | 30 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Henry Pope 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 Henry Pope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $56,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $24,957 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| North Shore University Healthsystem | Cardiovascular fellowship fund | $10,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General fund | $7,500 |
| North Shore University Healthsys | Thoracic oncology program (hensing) | $5,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Assn | General fund | $5,000 |
| Josselyn Center | General fund | $4,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | General fund | $4,000 |
| Fusion Scholarship Foundation | General fund | $3,500 |
| Children's Lurie Hospital | Founder's board | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 65 roses event | $2,500 |
| Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center | General fund | $2,500 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | General fund | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | General fund | $2,500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Women's board | $2,500 |
| Banner Health Fdn | General fund | $2,457 |
| Allendale Assocation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Translational Genomics Research Institute | Alzheimer disease research | $2,000 |
| Women's Western Golf Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General fund | $1,500 |
| Equestrian Connection | General fund | $1,500 |
| Mothers Grace | General fund | $1,500 |
| Paws for Patrick | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rush University Medical Center Woman's Board | Woman's board | $1,500 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lyford Cay Foundation Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center House of Welcome | General fund | $1,000 |
| Special Gifts Theatre | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catnap From the Heart | General fundd | $500 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred E Hackbarth III
- Katherine H Rekett
- Rockney W Hudson
Questions people ask
Does Henry Pope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry Pope Foundation give?
$91,457 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,228.
Who runs Henry Pope Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alfred E Hackbarth III (Treasurer, Director), Katherine H Rekett (President, Secretary, Dire) and Rockney W Hudson (Assistant Treasurer, Direc).
What does Henry Pope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.