Executive Construction Foundation
The Executive Construction Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillside, Illinois. In 2024, it made 78 grants totaling $397,174 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Executive Construction Foundation at a glance
In short: Executive Construction Foundation gave $397K across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $397,174
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,092
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,796
- Total assets
- $1,684,615
- +19.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (23 of 78, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Executive Construction Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 235 Fencl Lane, Hillside, IL 60162
Phone: (708) 236-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Executive Construction Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gateway Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 325 grants of 325 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares went to New York (2%), Florida (1%), Massachusetts (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Executive Construction Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 78 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 158% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 546% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2021) to $397K (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Reaumond Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $23,440 |
| Elim Christian Services Crestwood, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $15,236 |
| Humble Design Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Timothy Christian Schools Elmhurst, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Autism Speaks Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $12,600 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| The Andrew Weishar Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $10,400 |
| Care for Real Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,684,615 | $721,043 | $461,128 | $397,174 | 78 | $407,364 | $33,622 | $74,582 |
| 2023 | $1,411,323 | $654,905 | $405,703 | $381,252 | 78 | $406,808 | $15,854 | $61,764 |
| 2022 | $1,149,529 | $598,296 | $363,967 | $295,206 | 63 | $346,939 | — | $44,296 |
| 2021 | $887,793 | $535,686 | $172,805 | $154,114 | 57 | $172,587 | — | $34,894 |
| 2020 | $524,912 | $472,177 | $217,339 | $210,003 | 49 | — | $416 | $24,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Executive Construction Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including substance-use treatment, services for people with special needs, food access, education, housing, and cancer-related family assistance.
Grantee missions illustrate this range: Gateway Foundation says it works to reduce substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems through treatment programs. Elim Christian Services describes its mission as enabling people with special needs to achieve their potential. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says it works to end hunger, while Timothy Christian Schools describes its work as developing academically prepared Christian disciples. Humble Design says it furnishes homes for people and families emerging from homelessness, and The Andrew Weishar Foundation says it provides financial relief to families battling cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 78 grants totaling $397,174. Grants ranged from $235 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,796. The largest listed awards included $25,000 to Gateway Foundation, $23,440 to The Reaumond Foundation, $20,000 to Elim Christian Services, and $15,236 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David E Hetrick as chairman and CEO, Glenn Jendra as secretary, CFO and treasurer, Chad Correll as vice president, and Mark Rakoczy as president.
Executive Construction Foundation is led by David E. Hetrick, Chairman & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Hetrick
Chairman & CEO
President → Chairman & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rakoczy
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Correll
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Jendra
Secretary, CFO & Treasurer
Secretary & CFO → Secretary, CFO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Matt Liebing (2020–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Glenn J. Kamin (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: John F. Blacketor (2020–2022) — Chairman & CEO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Executive Construction Foundation
How much does Executive Construction Foundation give each year?
Executive Construction Foundation gave $397K across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $381K across 78 grants.
What is Executive Construction Foundation's typical grant size?
Executive Construction Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,796, and its average grant was $5,092, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Executive Construction Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Executive Construction Foundation give grants?
Executive Construction Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (41 grants), Naperville, IL (3 grants) and Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does Executive Construction Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Executive Construction Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (78 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Executive Construction Foundation's largest grantees?
Executive Construction Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gateway Foundation ($25,000), The Reaumond Foundation ($23,440) and Elim Christian Services ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Executive Construction Foundation?
Executive Construction Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Executive Construction Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including substance-use treatment, services for people with special needs, food access, education, housing, and cancer-related family assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Executive Construction Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Executive Construction Foundation's EIN?
Executive Construction Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2466217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Executive Construction 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Executive Construction Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/executive-construction-foundation-morg_0148a7258232469f816ecd897f1d8353
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