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Good Heart Work Smart Foundation is a private corporation based in OAK PARK, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Mary Jo J Hall-Schuler. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $4.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $2.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Good Heart Work Smart Foundation has made 338 grants totaling $6.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $2M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $3.1M distributed across 116 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $470 to $782K, with an average award of $19K. The foundation has supported 187 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$782K
Based on 116 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Good Heart Work Smart Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 338 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, OH, MA.
Good Heart Work Smart Foundation has distributed a total of $6.4M across 338 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $19K. Individual grants have ranged from $470 to $782K.
Good Heart Work Smart Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Good Heart Work Smart Foundation is headquartered in OAK PARK, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jo J Hall-Schuler | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen G Schuler | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea G Schuler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan W Schuler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
338
Total Giving
$6.4M
Average Grant
$19K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
187
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity KnocksExempt Purpose of Organization | River Forest, IL | $64K | 2022 |
| ThriveExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| ConvergenceExempt Purpose of Organization | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Parks Foundation Of Oak ParkExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $471K | 2022 |
| Begin In CircleExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $194K | 2022 |
| University Of DaytonExempt Purpose of Organization | Dayton, OH | $104K | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical CenterExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Growing Community MediaExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation TrustExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Yemba IncExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Beat The Streets ChicagoExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| Oprf Athletic Booster ClubExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $40K | 2022 |
| Oak Park Education FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $33K | 2022 |
| Oprf Community FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $32K | 2022 |
| Animal Care LeagueExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $26K | 2022 |
| Sarah'S InnExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Dominican UniversityExempt Purpose of Organization | River Forest, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Reading Between The LinesExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2022 |
| WssraExempt Purpose of Organization | Franklin Park, IL | $18K | 2022 |
| Collaboration For Early Childhood CareExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $17K | 2022 |
| Amity SchoolExempt Purpose of Organization | River Forest, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| College PossibleExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Huskie Wrestling FamilyExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Oprf Infant Welfare SocietyExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| Maywood Fine ArtsExempt Purpose of Organization | Maywood, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| Race Conscious DialoguesExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $13K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaExempt Purpose of Organization | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| New MomsExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $11K | 2022 |
| Kinfolk ColabExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Suburban Unity AllianceExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| San Miguel Back Of The Yards SchoolExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Three Pillars InstituteExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Women'S Global Education ProjectExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Oak Park Regional Housing CenterExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| OpenlandsExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Metro ChicagoExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Oprfhs FootballExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Educate Radiate ElevateExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| VocelExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Oprfhs Huskie BoostersExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The ChildrenExempt Purpose of Organization | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks PtoExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $9K | 2022 |
| Julian Middle SchoolExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $9K | 2022 |
| MisericordiaExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $9K | 2022 |
| Housing ForwardExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Chicago Foundation For WomenExempt Purpose of Organization | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| Oak Park Art LeagueExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| Longfellow Elementary School PtoExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Holmes Elementary School PtoExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Oprf Youth Football And CheerExempt Purpose of Organization | Oak Park, IL | $5K | 2022 |