James and Rita Hosna Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Alsip, IL EIN: 27-2342477

James and Rita Hosna Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Alsip, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $713K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $5K.

Key facts about James and Rita Hosna Foundation

EIN: 27-2342477
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $40,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $10,000
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $712,975
Primary geography: Illinois (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who James and Rita Hosna Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for James and Rita Hosna Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (75%) and Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How James and Rita Hosna Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$713K

+12.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+5.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+5.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Rita Hosna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About James and Rita Hosna Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $30K (75%)

Maryland $10K (25%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Maryland

Cities

ChicagoBaltimoreJoliet

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$712,975	$633,803	$659,365
Revenue	$5,513	$-9,784	$33,495
Expenses	$49,823	$41,728	$40,016
Qualifying Distributions	$40,000	$38,000	$39,000
Net Investment Income	$5,047	$4,377	$33,495
Distributable Amount	$34,414	$32,255	$36,535

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Catholic Charities ($10,000), Sisters of St Francis ($10,000), Chicago Food Depository ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Baltimore, MD	GENERAL	$10,000
SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS Joliet, IL	MINISTRY SUPPORT	$10,000
CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY Chicago, IL	GENERAL	$10,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS Chicago, IL	GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Christopher Murphy	President	0.88	—
Richard Murphy	Director	0.25	—
Steve Murphy	Director	0.25	—
Amy Yandel	Director	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James and Rita Hosna Foundation?

James and Rita Hosna Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Alsip, IL. It holds $713K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is James and Rita Hosna Foundation?

As of 2024, James and Rita Hosna Foundation holds $713K in total assets with $6K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $40K in 2024.

Where does James and Rita Hosna Foundation operate?

James and Rita Hosna Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Maryland.

What size grants does James and Rita Hosna Foundation award?

In 2024, James and Rita Hosna Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James and Rita Hosna Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James and Rita Hosna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James and Rita Hosna Foundation's EIN?

James and Rita Hosna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2342477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.