Edward Hinz Family Foundation
The Edward Hinz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in McHenry, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $1,102,000, including grants to organizations in Illinois and other states.
Edward Hinz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward Hinz Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Illinois. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,102,000
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,467
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $22,790,625
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward Hinz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3210 Golfview Road, Mchenry, IL 60050-5745
Phone: (847) 997-8221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward Hinz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fellowship of Faith ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 39 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 23% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Smaller shares went to recipients in Tennessee (2%), Missouri (2%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward Hinz Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $90K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Faith McHenry, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $500,000 |
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donation to a Donor Advised Fund | $250,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church & School McHenry, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $150,000 |
| McHenry Riverwalk McHenry, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Fish of McHenry County McHenry, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| American Epilepsy Society Chicago, IL | In Support of Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries St. Louis, MO | In Support of Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Family Radio Network Franklin, TN | In Support of Organization's Mission | $15,000 |
| Alsac St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | In Support of Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,790,625 | $1,236,892 | $1,266,070 | $1,102,000 | 15 | $1,138,240 | $1,125,981 | $1,149,685 |
| 2024 | $22,819,803 | $1,173,724 | $1,229,017 | $1,141,000 | 18 | $1,165,351 | $1,128,360 | $1,138,700 |
| 2023 | $22,875,096 | $1,077,615 | $202,519 | $136,000 | 6 | $167,293 | $1,059,389 | $1,089,550 |
| 2022 | $22,012,398 | $22,012,398 | — | — | — | — | — | $53,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Hinz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for charitable organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Epilepsy Society says it promotes research and education for professionals working on the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy. Family Health Partnership Clinic says it provides services to underserved people to improve community health and address barriers to care. The Northville Historical Society says it works to preserve and share the history of the Northville region, and the Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,102,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $500,000 to Fellowship of Faith in McHenry, Illinois; $250,000 to The National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, for a donation to a donor-advised fund; and $150,000 to Zion Lutheran Church & School in McHenry. Other grants included $50,000 to McHenry Riverwalk, $25,000 to Fish of McHenry County, and $20,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Epilepsy Society. The filing also reports grants to Northville Historical Society ($10,000), Family Health Partnership Clinic ($7,000), and Evans Scholars Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Hinz as president and director; Janis Hinz as director; Kelly Brauch as secretary and director; and Kyle Hinz as director.
Edward Hinz Family Foundation is led by Edward Hinz, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Hinz
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Brauch
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $35K (2025)
Janis Hinz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Hinz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Kelly Brauch (Secretary / Director).
Frequently asked questions about Edward Hinz Family Foundation
How much does Edward Hinz Family Foundation give each year?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 18 grants.
What is Edward Hinz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $73,467, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward Hinz Family Foundation that year got $90K on average.
Where does Edward Hinz Family Foundation give grants?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were McHenry, IL (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Edward Hinz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Edward Hinz Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In Support of Organization's Mission" (14 grants).
Who are Edward Hinz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fellowship of Faith ($500,000), The National Philanthropic Trust ($250,000) and Zion Lutheran Church & School ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Hinz Family Foundation?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation reported $22.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward Hinz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for charitable organizations with varied missions. For example, the American Epilepsy Society says it promotes research and education for professionals working on the prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Hinz Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward Hinz Family Foundation's EIN?
Edward Hinz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1345267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Edward Hinz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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