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Also known as: C/O MR SAMUEL H ELLIS
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James Huntington Foundation is a private corporation based in WARRENVILLE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is Mr Samuel H Ellis. It holds total assets of $20.3M. Annual income is reported at $5.2M. Total assets have grown from $14.3M in 2011 to $21.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 Illinois and Arizona. According to available records, James Huntington Foundation has made 171 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.1M in 2022 to $948K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $219K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$187K
Based on 68 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 Huntington Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 171 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, IL, MN.
James Huntington Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 171 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $219K.
James Huntington Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James Huntington Foundation is headquartered in WARRENVILLE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel H Ellis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.2M
Total Assets
$21.4M
Fair Market Value
$21.4M
Net Worth
$21.1M
Grants Paid
$948K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$919K
Distribution Amount
$953K
Total Grants
171
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
68
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Dundee Township, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Amerind FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Dragoon, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Heritage FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army - ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $203K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army - TucsonGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $203K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL PURPOSE | Rochester, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $75K | 2023 |
| Merit School Of MusicGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Tucson Medical Center FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| PropublicaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S Hospital Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Lincoln, NE | $20K | 2023 |
| Arizona Public MediaGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| Opportunity InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Tucson Symphony OrchestraGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $15K | 2023 |
| Tucson Museum Of ArtGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Sabino CanyonGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Old Town School Of Folk MusicGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Sonoran InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Tuberous Sclerosis AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Silver Spring, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Fresh Air FundGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Food Bank Of Southern ArizonaGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Delphos Canal CommissionGENERAL PURPOSE | Delphos, OH | $7K | 2023 |
| The Chicago Council On Global AffairsGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Barrington Area Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Barrington, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Young Naperville SingersGENERAL PURPOSE | Naperville, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | Phoenix, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Calm (Child Abuse Listening Mediation Inc)GENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Achieve TahoeGENERAL PURPOSE | Alpine Meadows, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Orinda Network For EducationGENERAL PURPOSE | Orinda, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Women'S Board Of Northwestern Memorial HospitalGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Lincoln Public Schools (Bill Pfeiff Award)GENERAL PURPOSE | Lincoln, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Glenview, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Tucson Botanical GardensGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| BootstrapsGENERAL PURPOSE | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Middle SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Santa Barbara, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Antiquarian SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Kenilworth, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado Criminal Justice Reform CoalitionGENERAL PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Sustainability AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Golden, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Institute For Functional MedicineGENERAL PURPOSE | Federal Way, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Environmental Working GroupGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |