Chicago Harp Quartet
Chicago Harp Quartet is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lombard, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $405.
Chicago Harp Quartet at a glance
In short: Chicago Harp Quartet gave $405 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $405), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $405
- Median grant
- $405
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chicago Harp Quartet funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Peoples Music School ($405).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chicago Harp Quartet gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $405.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Peoples Music School Chicago, IL | Public Music Performance | $405 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $7,044 | $16,085 | $405 | 1 | $15,485 | $246 |
| 2023 | $9,041 | $21 | $772 | — | — | $772 | $464 |
| 2022 | $9,792 | $58 | $455 | — | — | $455 | $492 |
| 2021 | $10,189 | $14 | $619 | — | — | $619 | $517 |
| 2020 | $10,794 | $285 | $692 | — | — | — | $566 |
| 2019 | $11,201 | $36,157 | $44,613 | — | — | — | $722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chicago Harp Quartet reported a distributable amount of $246 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chicago Harp Quartet is led by Emily Granger, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Granger
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie Spring
Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Catherine Litaker
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catie Hickey
Standing Board
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erica Neidlinger
Standing Board
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret McCoy
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Danielle Karpinos (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Cifani (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Marguerite Williams (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Harp Quartet
How much does Chicago Harp Quartet give each year?
Chicago Harp Quartet gave $405 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Chicago Harp Quartet?
Chicago Harp Quartet is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lombard, IL.
Where does Chicago Harp Quartet operate?
Chicago Harp Quartet has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is Chicago Harp Quartet required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chicago Harp Quartet reported a distributable amount of $246 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chicago Harp Quartet's EIN?
Chicago Harp Quartet's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4913057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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