Hulsebosch Hope Foundation
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its grant program supports mid-sized, growth-oriented 501(c)(3) public charities in Chicago that offer programs to enhance life and opportunity in under-resourced communities, particularly on the city’s south and west sides.
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Hulsebosch Hope Foundation gave $400K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,495
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,900
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,964,166
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (12 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% 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 Hulsebosch Hope Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grant-program information says organizations interested in applying must complete the Prospective Grantee Application Survey by the LOI deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hulsebosch Hope Foundation
Who Hulsebosch Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Bishop of Chicago ($34K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program targets public charities in the City of Chicago, particularly those serving under-resourced communities on the south and west sides. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois; reported shares also included Texas at 2%, Washington, DC at 2%, and Maine at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hulsebosch Hope Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 34 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2022) to $462K (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Institute Chicago, IL | Execution of Green Lake Phosphorus Reduction: Implementation and Funding Strategy | $30,000 |
| Catholic Bishop of Chicago Chicago, IL | Archdiocesan Scholarship Fund for St. Thomas of Villanova School in Palestine | $25,000 |
| Boxing Out Negativity Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Centro Sanar Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| Ladder up Chicago, IL | Ladder Up Scholars Program | $13,500 |
| Mobile C a R E Foundation Chicago, IL | Comprehensive Asthma Management Program | $13,500 |
| Bandwith Music Ltd Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $13,250 |
| Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House Inc Barrington, IL | Annual Appeal Fund | $12,500 |
| Skyart NFP Chicago, IL | Garfield Park Capital Campaign Fund | $12,500 |
| Peoples Music School Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $12,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,964,166 | $645,901 | $559,579 | $400,495 | 45 | $460,239 | $553,859 | $476,700 |
| 2023 | $8,879,019 | $-246,537 | $561,813 | $461,875 | 38 | $498,107 | $156,518 | $440,314 |
| 2022 | $9,686,194 | $-94,646 | $202,787 | $115,207 | 16 | $147,114 | $96,098 | $453,874 |
| 2021 | $9,983,627 | $9,992,531 | $8,904 | — | — | $6,500 | — | $60,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hulsebosch Hope Foundation reported a distributable amount of $477K 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
The foundation’s program priorities include expanding access to preventive healthcare for children in families with limited resources and increasing access to mental health services; supporting after-school programs and early childhood education for ages 0–3; and promoting workforce and entrepreneurship training and financial literacy.
Examples of grantees’ work include Centro Sanar, which says it provides accessible, high-quality, non-medicalized mental health services, and Ladder Up, which says it helps low-income families and individuals through free tax preparation, financial aid, and financial education. SkyArt describes its work as providing youth with an accessible, safe place for visual arts programs. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $400,495. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grant was $30,000 to Delta Institute for an implementation and funding strategy for Green Lake phosphorus reduction. Other large grants included $25,000 to the Catholic Bishop of Chicago for the Archdiocesan Scholarship Fund for St. Thomas of Villanova School in Palestine and $20,000 to Boxing Out Negativity Inc for general and unrestricted support.
Other 2024 grants included $13,500 each to Centro Sanar for general and unrestricted support, Ladder Up for its Scholars Program, and Mobile C A R E Foundation for its Comprehensive Asthma Management Program. Bandwith Music Ltd received $13,250 for general and unrestricted support.
The foundation’s grant program describes annual awards of $10,000 to $20,000, with amounts depending on factors including the organization’s relationship with the foundation, the available grant budget, and alignment with its priorities. New grantee applicants are asked to complete a Prospective Grantee Application Survey by the LOI deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors: Thomas G. Hulsebosch, co-president and director; Nancy Heraty Hulsebosch, co-president, secretary, and director; Kevin Hulsebosch, treasurer and director; and Albertina DiMartino, Aubrey Tschanz Hulsebosch, Bridget Hulsebosch, Clare Hulsebosch, and Patrick Hulsebosch, each listed as a director.
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation is led by Nancy Heraty Hulsebosch, Director, Secretary & Co- President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Heraty Hulsebosch
Director, Secretary & Co- President
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary, Co- President & Treasurer, 2023
Director, Secretary, Co- President & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Co- President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G Hulsebosch
Director & Co- President
Director & President → Director & Co- President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albertina DiMartino
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey Tschanz Hulsebosch
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Hulsebosch
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Hulsebosch
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Hulsebosch
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hulsebosch
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Hulsebosch Hope Foundation
How much does Hulsebosch Hope Foundation give each year?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation gave $400K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $462K across 38 grants.
What is Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,900, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hulsebosch Hope Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hulsebosch Hope Foundation give grants?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (36 grants) and Flossmoor, IL (3 grants).
Does Hulsebosch Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Bishop of Chicago ($33,500 across 2 grants), Delta Institute ($30,000) and Boxing Out Negativity Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hulsebosch Hope Foundation?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $460K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $477K (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 Hulsebosch Hope Foundation fund?
The foundation’s program priorities include expanding access to preventive healthcare for children in families with limited resources and increasing access to mental health services; supporting after-school programs and early childhood education for ages 0–3; and promoting workforce and entrepreneurship training and financial literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hulsebosch Hope Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's EIN?
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2690479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Hulsebosch Hope 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.
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