James G Hart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James G Hart Foundation is a private foundation in Wadsworth, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $857,500 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $225,000. 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$857,500
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $842,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $756,000 | 70 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $842,000 | 72 | $19.9 million |
| 2025 | $857,500 | 73 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
James G Hart 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 James G Hart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $413,000 |
| Illinois | 15 | $115,250 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $101,000 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $85,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $74,750 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $28,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $8,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Make Movies | General fund | $225,000 |
| Tulane University | General fund | $100,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General fund | $75,000 |
| Frontline Journalism Fund | General fund | $60,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | General fund | $60,000 |
| Institute for Music & Neurologic Function | General fund | $50,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | General fund | $25,000 |
| US Campaign for Palestinian Rights | General fund | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General fund | $20,000 |
| Wuwm Milwaukee Public Radio | General fund | $17,500 |
| Amnesty International | General fund | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General fund | $15,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | General fund | $12,500 |
| Northern Public Radio | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kartemquin Educational Films | General fund | $7,500 |
| Bennington College | General fund | $7,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Brown University | General fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General fund | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Invest for Kids | General fund | $5,000 |
| Respiratory Health Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wamu 885 | General fund | $5,000 |
| WDCB Public Radio | General fund | $5,000 |
| Whyy | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Peoples Music School | General fund | $4,000 |
| Fund for Investigative Journalism | General fund | $3,500 |
| Resist | General fund | $3,500 |
| Wbur 909 | General fund | $3,500 |
| Wisconsin Democracy Campaign | General fund | $3,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fnd | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wheatland Music Organization | General fund | $3,000 |
| Aldo Leopold Foundaton | General fund | $2,500 |
| Drug Policy Alliance | General fund | $2,500 |
| Free Press | General fund | $2,500 |
| Public Citizens Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| River Alliance of Wisconsin | General fund | $2,500 |
| Song of the Mountains | General fund | $2,500 |
| Block Club Chicago | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James G Hart
- Carol Ann Vretta
- Rockney W Hudson
Questions people ask
Does James G Hart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James G Hart Foundation give?
$857,500 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs James G Hart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James G Hart (Pres & Treas/Director), Carol Ann Vretta (Director) and Rockney W Hudson (Secretary/Director).
What does James G Hart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.