Henry G Foreman Trust
Henry G Foreman Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $323K.
Henry G Foreman Trust at a glance
In short: Henry G Foreman Trust gave $104K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $104,282
- +12.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $34,761
- +12.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,480
- Total assets
- $2,361,549
- +9.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Henry G Foreman Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Michael Reese Health Trust ($51K). Together the top 3 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry G Foreman Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $90K (2021) to $104K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Reese Health Trust Chicago, IL | General Support | $51,201 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services Chicago, IL | General Support | $27,480 |
| Jewish Fed - Drexel Home Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,601 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,361,549 | $333,391 | $138,794 | $104,282 | 3 | $127,118 | $322,729 | $134,648 |
| 2025 | $2,166,515 | $119,949 | $124,195 | $92,337 | 3 | $113,448 | $105,819 | $125,945 |
| 2024 | $2,168,717 | $99,549 | $129,690 | $102,212 | 3 | $120,674 | $90,533 | $115,662 |
| 2023 | $2,201,087 | $-23,130 | $143,612 | $103,490 | 3 | $121,508 | $61,445 | $113,232 |
| 2022 | $2,365,417 | $512,088 | $127,675 | $96,379 | 3 | $116,868 | $502,259 | $123,683 |
| 2021 | $1,984,286 | $65,931 | $116,185 | $89,795 | 3 | — | $57,896 | $119,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry G Foreman Trust reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry G Foreman Trust's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $29K (2026)
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 $29K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Henry G Foreman Trust
How much does Henry G Foreman Trust give each year?
Henry G Foreman Trust gave $104K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $92K across 3 grants.
What is Henry G Foreman Trust's typical grant size?
Henry G Foreman Trust's median grant in 2026 was $27,480, and its average grant was $34,761, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry G Foreman Trust give grants?
Henry G Foreman Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Henry G Foreman Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry G Foreman Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Henry G Foreman Trust?
Henry G Foreman Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (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 is Henry G Foreman Trust?
Henry G Foreman Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Henry G Foreman Trust's EIN?
Henry G Foreman Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6025607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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