Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust
The Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust is a private independent foundation established in 2007 in Illinois. Based in Chicago, the trust operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to grantmaking in support of charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.6M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+12.1% YoY
Grant Count
73
+5.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting educational institutions and scholarship programs, with a geographic emphasis on Illinois and New Jersey.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $38,566,901
- Total Giving: $2,361,197
- Total Revenue: $3,880,000
- Total Expenses: $3,110,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: The organization has been tax-exempt since February 2008.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,566,901 | $37,855,570 | $37,294,020 |
| Revenue | $3,878,629 | $2,183,549 | $2,976,383 |
| Expenses | $3,112,897 | $2,681,860 | $2,880,428 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,683,975 | $2,369,337 | $2,516,942 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,043,187 | $1,039,868 | $1,482,726 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,217,555 | $2,083,030 | $2,014,329 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD W BURKE SR | TRUSTEE | — | $172,625 |
| MARY L BURKE | TRUSTEE | — | $40,000 |
| JEROME R PRASSAS | TRUSTEE | — | $40,000 |
| HILLARY ANNE EBACH | TRUSTEE | — | $40,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 20 N Wacker Dr Ste 2800, Chicago, IL 60606-3101
Phone: 312-840-7049
EIN: 26-1225450
Staff: The foundation operates with 4 employees.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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