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Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc

Preselected recipients only Elgin, Illinois · EIN 363719265

Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc is a private foundation in Elgin, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $5,400 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,5483$201,492
2024$5,4002$208,544
2025$6,5004$233,293

How to apply

Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$6,000
Indiana1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimers Association
Chicago, IL
Eliminate alzheimers disease$2,500
Bear Necessities
Chicago, IL
Pediatric cancer program support$2,500
Gerrys Cafe Brewing Opportunities
Arlington HGTS, IL
Cafe - disabled employees$1,000
Pucks for Autism
Valparaiso, IN
Supporting people on the autism spec$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc give?

$6,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.

Who runs Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Brent Khazei (President), Sandra Gielow (Secretary) and Suzanna Khazei (Director).

What does Northern Illinois Heart Institute Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and disability.

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