Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,125 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. 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$79,125
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,450 the year before.
32% 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 | $60,376 | 30 | $781,164 |
| 2024 | $69,450 | 30 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $79,125 | 34 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable 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 Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 25 | $75,125 |
| Iowa | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Forward | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Cara Chicago | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Old Town School | General Operating | $10,000 |
| A House in Austin | General Operating | $5,000 |
| St Giles Church | General Operating | $5,000 |
| St Giles School | General Operating | $2,500 |
| National Geographic | General Operating | $1,000 |
| ISU Foundation | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Ladder Up | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General Operating | $550 |
| OPRF Infant Welfare | General Operating | $500 |
| OPRF Day Nursery | General Operating | $500 |
| Thrive Counseling | General Operating | $500 |
| Sarahs Inn | General Operating | $500 |
| Clarinda Foundation | General Operating | $500 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright TrustTrust | General Operating | $500 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General Operating | $500 |
| Marquette Gallagher Scholarship | General Operating | $500 |
| Beat the Streets Chicago | General operating | $500 |
| AFS International | General Operating | $250 |
| Inspiration Corporation | General Operating | $250 |
| Wbez | General Operating | $250 |
| Miami University | General Operating | $250 |
| Miseracordia Founddation | Operating Operating | $250 |
| Special Gifts Theater | General Operating | $250 |
| St Barnabas School | General operating | $225 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | General Operating | $200 |
| St Jude Research Foundation | General Operating | $200 |
| Salvation Army | General Operating | $100 |
| Forest Park Arts Alliance | General operating | $100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $100 |
| Alzheimers Disease Fund | General operating | $100 |
| Eileen Sheahan Scholarship Fund | General operating | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Hunter
- Maureen G Hunter
Questions people ask
Does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation give?
$79,125 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Hunter (Trustee) and Maureen G Hunter (Trustee).
What does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and health.