Hometown America Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hometown America Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $500 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,000 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,500 | 13 | $969,592 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 14 | $980,355 |
| 2025 | $67,000 | 41 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Hometown America 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 Hometown America Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $32,500 |
| Florida | 11 | $10,500 |
| New York | 3 | $8,500 |
| Arizona | 3 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity. | $10,000 |
| WMA Foundation | Donation to assist MH wildfire victims | $10,000 |
| Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc | Serve Riverhead and surrounding areas, including our NY properties | $5,000 |
| Heartland Food Reservoir Inc | Provides meals and food boxes to those in need. | $3,500 |
| ICNA Relief USA Programs ICNA Relief USA | Assist those with food insecurities. | $3,000 |
| Sierra Service Project | Offers home repairs for seniors, helping them safely age in place, free of charge through grants/donations for materials and volunteers to do repairs. | $3,000 |
| Starve Poverty International | Helping homeowners who cannot afford construction projects/repairs to be performed on their homes. | $3,000 |
| Hearts & Homes For Veterans Inc | Provides veteran services and support. | $2,500 |
| Home Of The Brave Foundation | Veteran services and support, especially those experiencing homelessness. | $2,500 |
| Lebanon County Christian Ministries | Provides a food bank, shelter and essential services to low income residents of Lebanon County. Arbor Gate residents use the food bank, and have used LCCM for assistance with utility bills. | $2,500 |
| Malibu Education Foundation | Helps fund critical staffed programs across Malibu public schools, supporting instructional aides, math tutors, athletics, arts education, and student services. | $2,500 |
| Prescott Meals On Wheels | Provides meals to area residents who are homebound. | $2,500 |
| Individual | Repair homes for residents in need who do not have financial resources. | $2,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Support cancer research and those undergoing treatment. | $500 |
| After School Spot Inc | Assist local youth in need to create safe space for middle/high schoolers to be productive. | $500 |
| Child Advocates of Placer County CASA of Placer Yuba & Sutter | Supports children in foster care with essential needs and provides recruitment services and training for foster parents. | $500 |
| City of Hope | Conducts cancer research and treatment. | $500 |
| Crohn's Charity Service Foundation Inc | Support low income families with family members diagnosed with Crohn's disease. | $500 |
| Down Syndrome Family Resource Center | Provides support and resources to families of individuals with Down Syndrome. | $500 |
| Dream Center Foundation A California Non Profit Corporation | Provides support to these affected by homelessness, hunger, and lack of education with residential and community outreach programs. | $500 |
| Fort Lauderdale Rescue Tabernacle Inc Faith Farm Ministries | Assists with drug and alcohol addiction recovery. | $500 |
| Friendship Project | Provides support and services to chidren with disabilities to help them integrate in their communities. | $500 |
| Goodwill Fire Co No 1 | Provides volunteer fire protection and fire safety education in Myerstown and surrounding area. | $500 |
| Hands For Homeless Inc | Provides weekly meals, personal care needs, food pantry | $500 |
| Hope Women's Center Inc | Assists women and teens who are facing domestic abuse situations. | $500 |
| Keystone Hook & Ladder No 1 | General Support to volunteer fire department | $500 |
| Kure It Inc | Focused on funding for research, awareness and education in search for cures | $500 |
| Lions Tigers & Bears | Provides safe haven to abused and abandoned exotic animals. | $500 |
| Lovextension Inc | Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors | $500 |
| Mano A Mano Family Resource Center | Empower immigrants to become full participants in their communities; health and education programs and resources to enable individuals to work, raise their families | $500 |
| Meals On Wheels America | Provides meals to area residents who are homebound. | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council | Raises funds to provide safety and prevention materials for children and the elderly to avoid risky situations (illegal firearms, human trafficking, drugs, etc.) and teach internet safety. | $500 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Inc | Provides shelter and support for the homeless. | $500 |
| Sacramento Standdown Association | Provides services to homeless veterans in the area. | $500 |
| Individual | $500 | |
| Together We Rise Corporation Foster Love | Provides essentials and other items for youth in foster care, including birthday boxes. | $500 |
| Urban League of San Diego County | Provides housing down payments for teachers and scholarship and education assistance to youth. | $500 |
| Veterans Council of Highlands County Inc | Provide services and resources to veterans in the area, including assistance with groceries and personal needs. | $500 |
| Warrior Ranch Foundation Inc | Assist veterans and first responders suffering with PTSD, who are trained to help rescue, retrain and repurpose horses; provides focus and purpose for those struggling w/PTSD. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Nixon
- Patrick Zilis
- Douglas Minahan
- Kenneth Kravenas
Questions people ask
Does Hometown America Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hometown America Foundation give?
$67,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Hometown America Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicole Nixon (Secretary & Director), Patrick Zilis (President, Treasurer & Director), Douglas Minahan (Director) and Kenneth Kravenas (Director).
What does Hometown America Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, community development and food and hunger.