Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
The Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including schools, a university, an aquarium, an arboretum, and charitable and youth-serving organizations.
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,361,197
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,345
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $38,566,901
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Applications should be directed to Burke Warren Mackay Serritell, attention: the filing lists no submission deadlines. Applications should include the requested grant purpose and customary documentation demonstrating financial responsibility; award limitations are determined solely by the trustees.
- Contact
Application contact: Burke Warren Mackay Serritell Attn
Mailing address: 20 N Wacker Drive Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 840-7001
Email: rburkesr@burkelaw.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shedd Aquarium ($460K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 51 grants to individuals ($26,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
291 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 291 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $460,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Purposes | $166,667 |
| De Lasalle Institute Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $154,650 |
| Depaul Prep College Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $148,300 |
| Holy Trinity High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $148,250 |
| Mother McAuley High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $148,100 |
| St Patrick High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $148,100 |
| Trinity High School River Forest, IL | General Purposes | $148,100 |
| Brother Rice High School Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $140,895 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | General Purposes | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,566,901 | $3,878,629 | $3,112,897 | $2,361,197 | 73 | $2,683,975 | $3,043,187 | $2,217,555 |
| 2023 | $37,855,570 | $2,183,549 | $2,681,860 | $2,106,545 | 69 | $2,369,337 | $1,039,868 | $2,083,030 |
| 2022 | $37,294,020 | $2,976,383 | $2,880,428 | $2,292,226 | 68 | $2,516,942 | $1,482,726 | $2,014,329 |
| 2021 | $36,743,536 | $3,772,879 | $2,364,404 | $1,812,138 | 61 | $2,007,230 | $772,774 | $2,165,501 |
| 2020 | $35,380,960 | $1,955,793 | $2,627,943 | $1,706,684 | 20 | — | $1,102,861 | $2,075,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. For example, Brother Rice High School describes its work as supporting the school’s educational programs and facilities; Highsight says it provides academic and social support, including scholarships, mentors, and tutors, to Chicago high school students. Catholic Charities describes its mission as helping vulnerable people, especially children, women, and families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 73 grants totaling $2,361,197. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $460,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $460,000 to Shedd Aquarium, $166,667 to Princeton University, $154,650 to De La Salle Institute, and $148,300 to DePaul Prep College. Other notable grants included $148,250 to Holy Trinity High School; $148,100 each to Mother McAuley High School, St. Patrick High School, and Trinity High School; $140,895 to Brother Rice High School; and $125,000 to Morton Arboretum. The listed purposes for these grants were general purposes.
The trust’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are received only from qualified operating charities and should state the purpose of the request and include documents customary to demonstrate financial responsibility. Award limitations are determined solely by the trustees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard W Burke Sr, Mary L Burke, Jerome R Prassas, and Hillary Anne Ebach as trustees.
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hillary Anne Ebach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Jerome R. Prassas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Mary L. Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$38K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Richard W. Burke Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$131K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Richard W Burke Sr (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
How much does Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust give each year?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust gave $2.4M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 69 grants.
What is Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $32,345, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust give grants?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (19 grants).
Does Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (52 grants).
Who are Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Shedd Aquarium ($460,000), Princeton University ($166,667) and De Lasalle Institute ($154,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 51 grants to individuals ($26,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust reported $38.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants include support for educational institutions and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust?
Applications should be directed to Burke Warren Mackay Serritell, attention: the filing lists no submission deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's EIN?
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1225450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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