Hull Family Foundation
The Hull Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to a donor-advised fund and to investment-related recipients, with the listed grants designated primarily for general operating purposes.
Hull Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hull Family Foundation gave $21.1M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Delaware. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,065,264
- +1749.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,755,439
- +7297.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $342,876
- Total assets
- $1,510,995
- -89.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (12 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hull Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1350, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 356-3130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hull Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 11881664 Generation Im Global Eq on 7124 BV XXX-XX-XXXX ($9.7M). Together the top 10 received $20.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 239 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hull Family Foundation open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 12 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1.8M. How we count
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2321% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $870K (2021) to $21.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $21.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11881664 Generation Im Global Eq on 7124 BV XXX-XX-XXXX Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $9,721,221 |
| Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $6,562,564 |
| 1428833504 Micro Vest SDF - Tra a on 4124 with BV of 2353207 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $2,114,673 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX Elevar Equity III on 3124 BV 20790500 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $903,651 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX Conservation Forest III on 33124 BV 26120134 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $407,611 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX SJF Ventures III LP on 1124 BV 17836306 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $344,301 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX Sarona FRNTR MRKTS 2 on 4124 BV 25371428 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $341,451 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX C Loop V II Interest on 33124 with BV of 23082046 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $202,980 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX Evrnu Ser a-2 Pref on 2924 BV 18345780 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $179,783 |
| XXX-XX-XXXX Leapfrog Financial in II on 4124 BV 14487700 Wilmington, DE | General Operating | $165,088 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported a substantial contraction during 2024 and substantial stock contributions to the Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,510,995 | $416,602 | $21,787,072 | $21,065,264 | 12 | $21,162,567 | — | $308,309 |
| 2023 | $14,665,186 | $623,888 | $1,376,937 | $1,139,100 | 48 | $1,271,111 | $518,062 | $1,088,438 |
| 2022 | $15,402,720 | $-1,099,533 | $1,664,138 | $1,298,000 | 62 | $1,397,628 | — | $1,150,504 |
| 2021 | $18,151,391 | $1,148,189 | $1,103,088 | $870,000 | 55 | $971,552 | $1,023,555 | $1,365,738 |
| 2020 | $18,076,290 | $511,639 | $1,258,979 | $940,000 | 62 | — | $275,016 | $1,227,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hull Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $308K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists its program description as “difference between book value and market value of contributions.” It also reports substantial stock contributions to the Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund during 2024.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $21,065,264. The grants ranged from $1 to $9,721,221, with a median of $342,876. The largest listed grants were $9,721,221 to Generation IM Global EQ and $6,562,564 to the Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund, both in Wilmington, Delaware. Other large listed recipients included Micro Vest SDF ($2,114,673) and Elevar Equity III ($903,651), also in Wilmington. The listed grant purposes were generally stated as “general operating.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Chez as treasurer; Blair Hull as director, member, president, and secretary; and Courtney Hull, Jeff Hull, and Megan Hull as directors.
Hull Family Foundation is led by Blair Hull, Director, Member, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blair Hull
Director, Member, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Hull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hull
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hull
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Chez
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey Hull (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hull Family Foundation
How much does Hull Family Foundation give each year?
Hull Family Foundation gave $21.1M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 48 grants.
What is Hull Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hull Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $342,876, and its average grant was $1,755,439, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hull Family Foundation that year got $1.8M on average.
Where does Hull Family Foundation give grants?
Hull Family Foundation gives mostly in Delaware: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (12 grants).
Does Hull Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Hull Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hull Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hull Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 11881664 Generation Im Global Eq on 7124 BV XXX-XX-XXXX ($9,721,221), Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund ($6,562,564) and 1428833504 Micro Vest SDF - Tra a on 4124 with BV of 2353207 ($2,114,673), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hull Family Foundation?
Hull Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hull Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing lists its program description as “difference between book value and market value of contributions.” It also reports substantial stock contributions to the Hull Family Fund Donor Advised Fund during 2024. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hull Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hull Family Foundation's EIN?
Hull Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0170419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hull 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hull Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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