James E Hearns Charitable Foundation
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Lenox, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K.
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James E Hearns Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $10,912
- +385.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,456
- +870.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,456
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who James E Hearns Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Anns Catholic Church ($8K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How James E Hearns Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $11K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anns Catholic Church Naples, FL | Support | $7,500 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Shorewood, IL | Support | $3,412 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $100 | $10,912 | $10,912 | 2 | $10,912 | $485 |
| 2021 | $10,812 | — | $2,250 | $2,250 | 4 | $2,250 | $567 |
| 2020 | $13,062 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 6 | — | $625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James E Hearns Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation is led by James E. Hearns, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James E. Hearns
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 James E Hearns Charitable Foundation
How much does James E Hearns Charitable Foundation give each year?
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
Where does James E Hearns Charitable Foundation operate?
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois.
How much is James E Hearns Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, James E Hearns Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $485 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James E Hearns Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James E Hearns Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3843669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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