Foundation for Human Development
The foundation receives and maintains funds, of real or personal property, and to use and apply the whole of the income there from and the principal thereof, exclusively to promote the general welfare of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities; to foster the development of programs in their behalf; to encourage research related to developmental disabilities; to advise and aid parents in the solution of their problems and to coordinate their efforts and activities; to develop a better understanding of the problems of intellectual and developmental disabilities by the public; to cooperate with public, private, and religious agencies and professional groups in the furtherance of these ends; to associate with and support financially the state and national associations; to promote the common cause; to serve locally as a clearinghouse for gathering and giving out information regarding the persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Foundation for Human Development at a glance
In short: Foundation for Human Development gave $575K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $288K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $575,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $287,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $287,500
- Total assets
- $26,614,747
- +5.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Human Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Envision Unlimited ($515K). Together the top 2 received $575K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Human Development gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $550K (2021) to $579K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $575K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Envision Unlimited Chicago, IL | Funding to assist with diversification of day programs, annual giving match. | $515,000 |
| Communities in Schools Chicago, IL | To Assist Youth with Developmental Disabilities. | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,614,747 | $1,853,066 | $1,080,242 | $575,000 | 2 | $1,285,559 |
| 2025 | $25,184,201 | $2,689,659 | $1,137,558 | $575,000 | 2 | $2,069,112 |
| 2024 | $26,588,722 | $2,172,542 | $1,152,795 | $567,500 | 2 | $1,595,389 |
| 2023 | $24,789,903 | $1,512,096 | $917,089 | $579,000 | 2 | $900,666 |
| 2022 | $20,546,173 | $3,212,060 | $832,610 | $570,000 | 2 | $2,566,249 |
| 2021 | $18,914,375 | $1,298,235 | $790,366 | $550,000 | Total only | $492,880 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation for Human Development
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Human Development is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $26.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $575K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Human Development is led by Carl La Mell, CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carl La Mell
CEO
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
$29K (2022) → $54K (2026)
Raymond Scannell
Chairperson
President → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Mullen
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Carnahan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Conway
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Warsek
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mazur
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Macrae
Treasurer
Treasurer & Former CEO → Director & Former CEO, 2023
Director & Former CEO → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$48K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Joseph Monahan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Collins
Vice Chairperson
Vice President & Chair Investment → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carey Weiss (2021) — Director
- Former: Fred Hawk (2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory T. Warsek (2021) — Director
- Former: William Schneider (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $54K, to Carl La Mell (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Human Development
How much does Foundation for Human Development give each year?
Foundation for Human Development gave $575K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $575K across 2 grants.
How large is Foundation for Human Development?
Foundation for Human Development reported $26.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Foundation for Human Development?
Foundation for Human Development is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $26.6M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Foundation for Human Development operate?
Foundation for Human Development has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Foundation for Human Development's EIN?
Foundation for Human Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7177683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
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