OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE LIVES OF AT-RISK TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITHOUT RESOURCES SO THEY MAY NAVIGATE THE PATH TO ADULTHOOD VIA MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT. THIS INCLUDES NOT-FOR-PROFITS THAT PROVIDE COUNSELING AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO IMPACT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION REALM. WE AIM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THOSE WHO ADDRESS AND STRENGTHEN THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN UNDERSERVED COUMMINITIES THROUGHOUT CHICAGO AND THE COLLAR COUNTIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$634K
+65.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
+288.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-3.0% YoY
About Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in HAWTHORN WOODS, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $634K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $633,697 | $383,069 |
| Revenue | $362,067 | $427,412 |
| Expenses | $111,439 | $44,343 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,008 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
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
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY BUTZ | PRESIDENT & | 5 | — |
| BOB NOONAN | CHAIRMAN & D | 1 | — |
| KERRY MILLER | TREASURER & | 4 | — |
| SUSAN STOGA | SECRETARY & | 2.5 | — |
| BRANDON VERWIJST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA THIGPEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNETH EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR BETH SHERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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