Henry G Foreman Trust
Henry G Foreman Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Po Box Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $106K.
Henry G Foreman Trust at a glance
In short: Henry G Foreman Trust gave $92K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,337
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,779
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,908
- Total assets
- $2,166,515
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Henry G Foreman Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michael Reese Health Trust ($45K). Together the top 3 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Henry G Foreman Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $103K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Reese Health Trust Chicago, IL | General Support | $44,953 |
| Jewish Child & Family Services Chicago, IL | General Support | $24,908 |
| Jewish Fed - Drexel Home Chicago, IL | General Support | $22,476 |
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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 | $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 $126K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $26K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $26K, 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 $92K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 3 grants.
What is Henry G Foreman Trust's typical grant size?
Henry G Foreman Trust's median grant in 2025 was $24,908, and its average grant was $30,779, across 3 grants on its 2025 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 2025 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 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Henry G Foreman Trust?
Henry G Foreman Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (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 Po Box Chicago, IL. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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