John R Halligan Charitable Fund
The JOHN R HALLIGAN CHARITABLE FUND is a private foundation based in Bannockburn, Illinois. Its 2024 grants included support for arts, cultural, public media, and animal-welfare organizations in Illinois and Hawaii.
Key facts about John R Halligan Charitable Fund
In short: John R Halligan Charitable Fund gave $2.8M across 111 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 36-6078591
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,799,522
- Grants made (2024)
- 111
- Average grant
- $25,221
- Median grant
- $13,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (7 of 111, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
111
+5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+7.5% YoY
Is John R Halligan Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 111 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Lyric Opera of Chicago says it provides cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation and advances opera; Hawaii Opera Theatre says it engages creators and music lovers who reflect Hawaii’s diversity. The Hawaiian Humane Society describes its work as improving animal welfare through care, education, legislation, and prevention on Oahu. Other recipients include museums, orchestras, theaters, and public media organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 111 grants totaling $2,799,522. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $268,522, with a median of $13,000. The largest grants included $268,522 to Lyric Opera of Chicago; $100,000 each to Chicago History Museum, Hawaii Opera Theatre, and Hawaiian Humane Society; and $90,000 each to Honolulu Museum of Art, PBS Hawaii, and WTTW WFMT. The listed grants were for unrestricted general use.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 36% to recipients in Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 111 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
520 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $268,522 |
| CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $100,000 |
| HAWAII OPERA THEATRE Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $100,000 |
| HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $100,000 |
| HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $90,000 |
| PBS HAWAII Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $90,000 |
| WTTW WFMT Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $90,000 |
| BISHOP MUSEUM Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $80,000 |
| HONOLULU ZOO SOCIETY Honolulu, HI | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $70,000 |
| ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $60,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,799,522 | 111 |
| 2023 | $2,462,875 | 105 |
| 2022 | $2,448,430 | 101 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norman Kellerman as treasurer/director, Norman Gantz as secretary/director, and Lawrence Richman as director.
John R Halligan Charitable Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Gantz
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$192K (2019) → $192K (2024)
Lawrence Richman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Kellerman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
Contact
Mailing address: 2801 Lakeside Dr 3Rd Floor, Bannockburn, IL 60606
Phone: (847) 374-0400
Frequently asked questions about John R Halligan Charitable Fund
How much does John R Halligan Charitable Fund give each year?
John R Halligan Charitable Fund gave $2.8M across 111 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 105 grants.
What is John R Halligan Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
John R Halligan Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $25,221, across 111 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from John R Halligan Charitable Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does John R Halligan Charitable Fund give grants?
John R Halligan Charitable Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (51 grants), Honolulu, HI (29 grants), Northbrook, IL (3 grants) and Evanston, IL (3 grants).
Does John R Halligan Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John R Halligan Charitable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (111 of 111) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are John R Halligan Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
John R Halligan Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Lyric Opera of Chicago ($268,522), Chicago History Museum ($100,000) and Hawaii Opera Theatre ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does John R Halligan Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Lyric Opera of Chicago says it provides cultural service to the Chicago region and the nation and advances opera; Hawaii Opera Theatre says it engages creators and music lovers who reflect Hawaii’s diversity. The Hawaiian Humane Society describes its work as improving animal welfare through care, education, legislation, and prevention on Oahu. Other recipients include…
How do I apply for a grant from John R Halligan Charitable Fund?
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 John R Halligan Charitable Fund's EIN?
John R Halligan Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6078591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does John R Halligan Charitable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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