Executive Construction Foundation
The Executive Construction Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Hillside, Illinois. Established in 2019 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as the charitable arm of Executive Construction Inc. The foundation collaborates with nonprofit organizations across educational, faith-based, and community sectors to support charitable work that improves lives in the communities where the company operates.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+19.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$397K
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
78
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation prioritizes giving back through corporate support, volunteer engagement, and strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Key focus areas include:
- Unrestricted General Operating Support — The foundation's primary grant type, providing flexible funding to partner organizations
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
The foundation emphasizes hands-on community engagement through its Adopt-a-Charity Program, which mobilizes volunteer teams comprised of company employees, trade contractors, and vendor partners to complete capital improvement projects for nonprofit partners. These projects have included facility enhancements such as fresh paint, sensory gardens, and accessibility improvements like sidewalk replacements.
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily awards unrestricted general operating support grants to its nonprofit partners.
Average Grant
amount: $159–$32,017
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Illinois (primary focus)
- New York
- Indiana
The foundation maintains particular emphasis on the Chicagoland community, with documented partnerships including the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,684,615
- Total Revenue: $721,043
- Total Expenses: $461,128
- Total Liabilities: $59,100
Funding Sources The foundation receives support from other foundations, including a $15,000 charitable grant from Glass Solutions Foundation in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,684,615 | $1,411,323 | $1,149,529 |
| Revenue | $721,043 | $654,905 | $598,296 |
| Expenses | $461,128 | $405,703 | $363,967 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $407,364 | $406,808 | $346,939 |
| Net Investment Income | $33,622 | $15,854 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $74,582 | $61,764 | $44,296 |
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
249 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID E HETRICK | CHAIRMAN AND CEO | 1 | — |
| GLENN JENDRA | SECRETARY, CFO AND TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CHAD CORRELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARK RAKOCZY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation launched a **#QuarterOfGiving initiative** to support the Chicagoland community during periods of crisis. The program focused on supporting organizations serving three priority categories: first responders (police, fire, EMT), healthcare frontline workers (nurses and doctors), and vulnerable populations (elderly and food-insecure individuals).
Home Builders Charitable Foundation Awards $70,000 to 12 Local OrganizationsIn 2023, the foundation engaged volunteers in significant community service activities, including packing meals and organizing blood drives in partnership with regional food banks and community organizations.
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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