Irving Halper Trust
Irving Halper Trust is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $21K.
Irving Halper Trust at a glance
In short: Irving Halper Trust gave $128K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,755
- +2594.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,551
- +2594.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,195
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Irving Halper Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ark ($43K). Together the top 5 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irving Halper Trust gives
- Giving grew 2175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $128K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ark Chicago, IL | General Operating | $42,585 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating | $42,585 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $14,195 |
| FHN Foundation Freeport, IL | General Operating | $14,195 |
| Highland Comm College Foundation Freeport, IL | General Operating | $14,195 |
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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 | — | $23,241 | $133,220 | $127,755 | 5 | $131,420 | $21,439 | $1,678 |
| 2023 | $112,681 | $3,622 | $9,501 | $4,742 | 5 | $6,715 | $1,232 | $6,211 |
| 2022 | $118,562 | $4,384 | $10,598 | $5,589 | 5 | $7,422 | $1,462 | $6,575 |
| 2021 | $124,777 | $13,418 | $10,370 | $5,616 | 5 | $7,451 | $10,502 | $7,424 |
| 2020 | $121,731 | $5,748 | $9,888 | $5,789 | 5 | — | $2,814 | $6,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving Halper Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irving Halper Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $2K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Irving Halper Trust
How much does Irving Halper Trust give each year?
Irving Halper Trust gave $128K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Irving Halper Trust's typical grant size?
Irving Halper Trust's median grant in 2024 was $14,195, and its average grant was $25,551, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irving Halper Trust give grants?
Irving Halper Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Freeport, IL (2 grants).
Does Irving Halper Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Irving Halper Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Irving Halper Trust's largest grantees?
Irving Halper Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Ark ($42,585), Jewish United Fund of Metro Chicago ($42,585) and United Way Worldwide ($14,195), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Irving Halper Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Irving Halper Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Irving Halper Trust's EIN?
Irving Halper Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6430254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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