Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation
The Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation is a private foundation located in Elgin, Illinois. It supports local charitable causes related to children’s education, health, development, and welfare, as well as improvements and comfort for sick, aged, or disabled people.
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation at a glance
In short: Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation gave $258K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,191
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,930
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,309,741
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% 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 Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation provides a charitable fund request form on its website. Its website requests a short cover letter, a detailed budget with supporting vendor quotes or estimates if applicable, and a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) letter. The 2026 application deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. The website also requires funded organizations to submit a receipt letter within 15 days of receiving the check, use the award for the approved program within the stated timetable, and provide an itemized post-program budget and outcomes report within 90 days after completion.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Az Bitter
Mailing address: 72 N Alfred Avenue, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone: (847) 888-2555
Website: https://www.daeumer.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation
Who Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marklund ($30K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes itself as local. Its application form asks whether applicants serve people from Elgin, South Elgin, Dundee, or neighboring towns. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 4% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2020) to $264K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marklund Geneva, IL | Cenrtal monitoring system at the marklund wasmond center in elgin, il | $29,980 |
| St Edward High School Elgin, IL | Microsoft surface devices - class of 2029 project, including 60 laptops | $25,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena School West Dundee, IL | 30 chromebook tablets, charging cart, and superkids reading program | $20,093 |
| CASA Kane County Geneva, IL | Volunteer CASA and Gal Training Programs | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $13,000 |
| Immanuael Lutheran Church and School East Dundee, IL | 30 I-Pads and 2 I-Pad Pros | $11,918 |
| Ecker Center for Behavioral Health Elgin, IL | Crisis stabilization program for individuals living in the fox valley area, including elgin, dundee and carpentersville | $11,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action St Charles, IL | Community Leadership Development Program | $11,000 |
| Fox Valley Christian Action St Charles, IL | 2026 Children's Summer Camp | $11,000 |
| Senior Services Associates Elgin, IL | Adult Protective Services Program | $11,000 |
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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 | $4,309,741 | $593,253 | $272,334 | $258,191 | 26 | $258,191 | $593,253 | $280,393 |
| 2024 | $3,997,822 | $438,086 | $240,278 | $230,451 | 22 | $230,451 | $438,086 | $258,861 |
| 2023 | $3,791,014 | $261,819 | $251,053 | $241,384 | 24 | $241,384 | $261,819 | $231,125 |
| 2022 | $3,809,504 | $238,254 | $278,049 | $263,857 | 28 | $263,857 | $238,254 | $240,085 |
| 2021 | $3,825,043 | $397,459 | $239,869 | $230,621 | 25 | $230,621 | $397,459 | $263,798 |
| 2020 | $3,672,453 | $199,339 | $233,317 | $224,114 | 26 | — | $199,339 | $230,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $280K 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’s stated mission is “to support local charitable causes for children’s education, health, development and welfare; and improvements and comfort for the sick, aged, or disabled.”
Its 2025 grants included support for education technology and scholarships, children’s programs, mental health and crisis services, senior services, and volunteer training to represent abused and neglected children. For example, CASA Kane County says it trains volunteers who represent children’s best interests in Kane County court. Ecker Center for Behavioral Health describes its work as providing accessible mental health services, primarily in Kane and western Cook counties. Senior Services Associates says it supports mature adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through social services intended to promote well-being and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation made 26 grants totaling $258,191. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $29,980, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the larger awards were $29,980 to Marklund for a central monitoring system at its Wasmond Center in Elgin; $25,000 to St. Edward High School for Microsoft Surface devices; $20,093 to St. Catherine of Siena School for Chromebooks, a charging cart, and a reading program; and $20,000 to CASA Kane County for volunteer CASA and GAL training programs.
Other 2025 awards included $13,000 and $11,918 to Immanuel Lutheran Church and School for scholarships and devices, respectively; $11,000 to Ecker Center for Behavioral Health for crisis stabilization services; $11,000 each to Fox Valley Christian Action for leadership development and a children’s summer camp; and $11,000 to Senior Services Associates for adult protective services. The Foundation also gave $10,000 to Easter Seals of DuPage and Fox Valley for mental health and family services and $10,000 to Kane Senior Council for services including Meals on Wheels and senior dining.
The Foundation’s application form is for nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations and requires a copy of a 501(c)(3) determination letter; the form says applicants without one are ineligible. It asks whether an organization serves people in Elgin, South Elgin, Dundee, or neighboring towns, noting that this service area is relevant to eligibility. The application form states that causes involving music, choir, or the arts are disqualified. The Foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not support causes whose primary purpose is music or chorus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2025 filing lists Bonnie L. Emberton as director and president, Laurie Az Bitter as director and secretary, and Glen T. Dobosz as director and treasurer.
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation is led by Bonnie L. Emberton, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bonnie L. Emberton
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen T. Dobosz
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Az Bitter
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation
How much does Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation give each year?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation gave $258K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 22 grants.
What is Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's typical grant size?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,930, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation give grants?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elgin, IL (7 grants), Geneva, IL (3 grants), West Dundee, IL (2 grants) and St Charles, IL (2 grants).
Does Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's largest grantees?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marklund ($29,980), St Edward High School ($25,000) and Fox Valley Christian Action ($22,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is “to support local charitable causes for children’s education, health, development and welfare; and improvements and comfort for the sick, aged, or disabled.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation?
The Foundation provides a charitable fund request form on its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's EIN?
Harvey and Ethel Daeumer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4462103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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