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James G Hart Foundation is a private corporation based in WADSWORTH, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is James G Hart. It holds total assets of $14.2M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2011 to $12M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Illinois and District of Columbia. According to available records, James G Hart Foundation has made 201 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $231K in 2020 to $756K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $841K distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $425K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 80 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Louisiana, Illinois, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 32 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.
James G Hart Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 201 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, LA, IL.
James G Hart Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 201 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $425K.
James G Hart Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James G Hart Foundation is headquartered in WADSWORTH, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James G Hart | PRES & TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carol Ann Vretta | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rockney W Hudson | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$826K
Total Assets
$12M
Fair Market Value
$17M
Net Worth
$12M
Grants Paid
$756K
Contributions
$4K
Net Investment Income
$687K
Distribution Amount
$821K
Total: $10M
Total Grants
201
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
80
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityGENERAL FUND | Providence, RI | $6K | 2023 |
| Women Make MoviesGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $170K | 2023 |
| Tulane UniversityGENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Old Town School Of Folk MusicGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Frontline Journalism FundGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute For Music & Neurologic FunctionGENERAL FUND | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Committee To Protect JournalistsGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Madison, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Us Campaign For Palestinian RightsGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Project On Government OversightGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Public IntegrityGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Amnesty InternationalGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Human Rights WatchGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Wuwm Milwaukee Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Northern Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Dekalb, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Kartemquin Educational FilmsGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| American Near East Refugee AidGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $8K | 2023 |
| Bennington CollegeGENERAL FUND | Bennington, VT | $6K | 2023 |
| Respiratory Health AssociationGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| WhyyGENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wdcb Public RadioGENERAL FUND | Glen Ellyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Invest For KidsGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Wamu 885GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| The Peoples Music SchoolGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Wbur 909GENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGENERAL FUND | Madison, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| Wheatland Music OrganizationGENERAL FUND | Remus, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Aldo Leopold FoundatonGENERAL FUND | Baraboo, WI | $3K | 2023 |
| ResistGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeGENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Public Citizens FoundationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Song Of The MountainsGENERAL FUND | Marion, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| Fund For Investigative JournalismGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Usa For UnhcrGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaGENERAL FUND | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Drug Policy AllianceGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| New York Public RadioGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| River Alliance Of WisconsinGENERAL FUND | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Active Transportation AllianceGENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Tanenbaum Center For Inter-Religious UnderstandingGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American RiversGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Carnegie CouncilGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Freedom Of The Press FoundationGENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Nonviolent PeaceforceGENERAL FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Canoe Heritage MuseumGENERAL FUND | Spooner, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsGENERAL FUND | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Blue Church Charitable FoundationGENERAL FUND | Springfield, PA | $1K | 2023 |