John R Halligan Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
John R Halligan Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Bannockburn, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.8 million in 112 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $274,062. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$274,062
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
5% 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 | $2.5 million | 105 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 111 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.8 million | 112 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
John R Halligan Charitable Fund 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 John R Halligan Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 77 | $1.8 million |
| Hawaii | 35 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $274,062 |
| Chicago History Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $100,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $100,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $100,000 |
| WTTW WFMT | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $95,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $90,000 |
| PBS Hawaii | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $90,000 |
| Bishop Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $80,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $70,000 |
| Honolulu Zoo Society | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $70,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $60,000 |
| Chicago Opera Theatre | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $55,000 |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $53,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $50,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $50,000 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $45,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $45,000 |
| Field Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $45,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Discovery Center | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $45,000 |
| Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $40,000 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $35,000 |
| Waikiki Aquarium | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $35,000 |
| Chicago Sinfonieta | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $30,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $30,000 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $30,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Keshet | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Conservancy | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Newberry Library | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| United Voices Chicago | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Theatre Center | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $22,500 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $20,000 |
| Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum | Unrestricted for general use of charity | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Kellerman
- Norman Gantz
- Lawrence Richman
Questions people ask
Does John R Halligan Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John R Halligan Charitable Fund give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2025, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs John R Halligan Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman Kellerman (Treasurer/Director), Norman Gantz (Secretary/Director) and Lawrence Richman (Director).
What does John R Halligan Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and youth programs.