Haag Family Foundation
The Haag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 70 grants totaling $2,282,908 to charitable organizations.
Haag Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Haag Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), top state Minnesota. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,282,908
- +46.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,613
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $23,883,066
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (21 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (43% 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 Haag Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 West Sherwin Avenue 3A, Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773) 551-8375
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haag Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Jesuit Academy ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 271 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (43%), Texas (23%), and Illinois (21%). Smaller shares went to recipients in New York (4%) and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Haag Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 70 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Jesuit Academy Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | General Purpose | $200,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Edina, MN | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Courage Center Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Huntington's Disease New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Family Matters Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Cookie Cart Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Urban Ventures Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| West Point School of Music Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $75,000 |
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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 | $23,883,066 | $2,944,648 | $2,610,718 | $2,282,908 | 70 | $2,409,723 | $1,176,492 | $1,979,127 |
| 2024 | $23,363,714 | $2,490,292 | $1,868,175 | $1,558,922 | 61 | $1,558,922 | $999,141 | $1,820,007 |
| 2023 | $22,543,932 | $845,686 | $1,663,978 | $1,363,539 | 46 | $1,363,539 | $813,278 | $1,498,890 |
| 2022 | $23,498,918 | $1,068,126 | $1,807,374 | $1,495,422 | 51 | $1,492,922 | $889,353 | $1,497,833 |
| 2021 | $24,482,645 | $1,922,886 | $1,558,122 | $1,247,967 | 43 | $1,247,967 | $1,039,921 | $1,613,824 |
| 2020 | $24,116,081 | $1,007,686 | $1,421,204 | $1,146,558 | 45 | — | $852,574 | $1,373,799 |
| 2019 | $24,715,500 | $570,593 | $1,558,707 | $1,279,754 | 50 | — | $744,296 | $1,413,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in health, youth and family services, community development, and education. For example, Texas Children’s Hospital describes its mission as creating a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. Family Matters says it partners with youth and families in northeast Chicago to address structural racism and systemic oppression. Youth Frontiers describes its work as providing experiences that inspire character, civility, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $2,282,908. Awards ranged from $1,140 to $200,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest awards included $200,000 each to Chicago Jesuit Academy and Texas Children’s Hospital; $150,000 each to Minnesota Children’s and Courage Center; and $100,000 each to Huntington’s Disease, Memorial Hermann Foundation, and Family Matters.
Other 2025 grants included $90,000 to Cookie Cart; $75,000 each to Urban Ventures and West Point School of Music; $64,070 to University of Minnesota Scholarship; and $60,000 to Youth Frontiers. Other reported recipients included Cornerstone, YouthLink, and Washburn Center for Children, each receiving $60,000; Frazee Community Development Corp, which received $50,000; and additional organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Haag as vice president; Gregg Gohlke as president; and Steven Gohlke, Kristen Krei, and Brian R. Gohlke as directors.
Haag Family Foundation is led by Gregg Gohlke, President & T on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregg Gohlke
President & T
On filings since 2019
$60K (2019) → $70K (2025)
Brian R. Gohlke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steven Gohlke
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Krei
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Nancy Haag
Vice President
On filings since 2024
$70K (2024) → $70K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kristen Gohlke (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy Haag Jarvinen (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $70K, to Nancy Haag (Vice Preside). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Haag Family Foundation
How much does Haag Family Foundation give each year?
Haag Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 61 grants.
What is Haag Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Haag Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,613, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haag Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Haag Family Foundation give grants?
Haag Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (12 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants), Houston, TX (6 grants) and Tucson, AZ (3 grants).
Does Haag Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Haag Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Haag Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Haag Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Jesuit Academy ($200,000), Texas Children's Hospital ($200,000) and Minnesota Children's ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Haag Family Foundation?
Haag Family Foundation reported $23.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Haag Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in health, youth and family services, community development, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haag Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Haag Family Foundation's EIN?
Haag Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1885356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Haag 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Haag Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/haag-family-foundation-morg_3a333aa10f0d455588ff8bdf083233cb
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