Harry F Chaddick and Elaine
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, civic activity, religious work, and healthcare.
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine at a glance
In short: Harry F Chaddick and Elaine gave $488K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $487,800
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,391
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,906,002
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (10 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% 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 Harry F Chaddick and Elaine
- 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: 1731 N Marcey Street 515, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 346-2141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry F Chaddick and Elaine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Depaul University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 345 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 37% to recipients in North Carolina. The reported shares for New York, Indiana, and Missouri were 2%, 1%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry F Chaddick and Elaine open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 66 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 156% 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 $488K (2025) to $724K (2019). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Depaul University Chicago, IL | Educational | $100,000 |
| Food Connection Asheville, NC | CIVIC | $50,000 |
| My Daddy Taught Me That (KL Training Solutions) Asheville, NC | Educational | $20,000 |
| Parish of St Eugene Asheville, NC | Religious | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Asheville, NC | Religious | $20,000 |
| Western Carolina Rescue Ministries Asheville, NC | CIVIC | $20,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society Chicago, IL | CIVIC | $15,000 |
| Working Wheels Asheville, NC | CIVIC | $15,000 |
| Asheville Symphony Orchestra Asheville, NC | CIVIC | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | Educational | $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 | $3,906,002 | $1,341,505 | $1,029,760 | $487,800 | 66 | $755,566 | $1,088,320 | $485,588 |
| 2024 | $3,594,257 | $826,693 | $1,226,431 | $698,911 | 76 | $970,026 | $568,414 | $490,599 |
| 2023 | $3,993,995 | $468,677 | $1,195,328 | $646,510 | 68 | $921,409 | $228,515 | $475,541 |
| 2022 | $4,720,646 | $874,622 | $1,242,529 | $706,896 | 69 | $972,419 | $635,294 | $604,581 |
| 2021 | $5,088,553 | $1,037,961 | $1,123,953 | $610,650 | 66 | — | $804,922 | $578,934 |
| 2020 | $5,174,545 | $733,913 | $1,150,643 | $632,274 | 83 | — | $494,924 | $501,208 |
| 2019 | $5,591,275 | $884,837 | $1,250,767 | $723,730 | 96 | — | $725,310 | $503,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry F Chaddick and Elaine reported a distributable amount of $486K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, civic, religious, and healthcare purposes. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported: DePaul University describes its work as supporting students’ integral human development through teaching and academic excellence; Food Connection Inc says it redistributes surplus prepared food to address food insecurity and reduce waste; and Nourishing Hope says it provides food, mental health support, and social services.
Other grantees describe work in aquatic conservation and education, support for underserved schools, and music, community engagement, and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $487,800. Awards ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest reported award was $100,000 to DePaul University for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Food Connection for civic purposes; $20,000 each to My Daddy Taught Me That (KL Training Solutions) for educational purposes, Parish of St Eugene and St Vincent DePaul for religious purposes, and Western Carolina Rescue Ministries for civic purposes; and $15,000 each to Shedd Aquarium Society and Working Wheels for civic purposes. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Asheville Symphony Orchestra for civic purposes, Big Shoulders Fund for educational purposes, Breakthrough Board Cancer Research Foundation for healthcare, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra for civic purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mari Hatzenbuehler Craven as president and director, Suzanne Hudson Hatzenbuehler as vice president and director, and Wayne Moretti as treasurer and director.
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine is led by Mari Hatzenbuehler Craven, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mari Hatzenbuehler Craven
President & Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$160K (2019) → $160K (2025)
Suzanne Hudson Hatzenbuehler
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$132K (2019) → $132K (2025)
Wayne Moretti
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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 $160K, to Mari Hatzenbuehler Craven (President/DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry F Chaddick and Elaine
How much does Harry F Chaddick and Elaine give each year?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine gave $488K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $699K across 76 grants.
What is Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's typical grant size?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,391, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry F Chaddick and Elaine that year got $3K on average.
Where does Harry F Chaddick and Elaine give grants?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine gives mostly in Illinois: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (43 grants) and Asheville, NC (13 grants).
Does Harry F Chaddick and Elaine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (26 grants), "Educational" (24 grants) and "Healthcare" (10 grants).
Who are Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's largest grantees?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's largest 2025 grantees include Depaul University ($100,000), Food Connection ($50,000) and My Daddy Taught Me That (KL Training Solutions) ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry F Chaddick and Elaine?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $756K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $486K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry F Chaddick and Elaine fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, civic, religious, and healthcare purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry F Chaddick and Elaine?
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 Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's EIN?
Harry F Chaddick and Elaine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3320988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Harry F Chaddick and Elaine 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 October 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 February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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