Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
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.
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope at a glance
In short: Megan Butz Legacy of Hope gave $169K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,600
- +73.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,086
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $839,131
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Meg's Legacy of Hope Grant Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
Who Megan Butz Legacy of Hope funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Juvenile Protective Association ($30K). Together the top 7 received $169K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Protective Association Chicago, IL | School Based Therapy | $30,000 |
| Youth and Family Counseling Libertyville, IL | Counceling | $30,000 |
| Josselyn Center Norhbrook, IL | Intensive Outpatient | $25,000 |
| Partners for Our Communities Palatine, IL | Skyward Bound | $25,000 |
| Carmel Catholic High School Mundelein, IL | Education | $23,600 |
| Elyssa's Mission Norhbrook, IL | Signs of Suicide | $20,000 |
| Willow House Bannockburn, IL | Grief Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $839,131 | $390,719 | $195,500 | $168,600 | 7 | $15,233 |
| 2024 | $633,697 | $362,067 | $111,439 | $97,000 | 4 | $2,008 |
| 2023 | $383,069 | $427,980 | $44,911 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
About Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
Based on IRS filings
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hawthorn Woods, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $839K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $169K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope is led by Larry Butz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Butz
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Noonan
Chairman & D
Chairman & Director → Chairman & D, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Verwijst
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Thigpen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Sherman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Edwards
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Miller
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Stoga
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Megan Butz Legacy of Hope
How much does Megan Butz Legacy of Hope give each year?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope gave $169K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $97K across 4 grants.
What is Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's typical grant size?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,086, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Megan Butz Legacy of Hope give grants?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norhbrook, IL (2 grants).
Does Megan Butz Legacy of Hope give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's largest grantees?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's largest 2025 grantees include Juvenile Protective Association ($30,000), Youth and Family Counseling ($30,000) and Josselyn Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Megan Butz Legacy of Hope?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope reported $839K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $391K.
What is Megan Butz Legacy of Hope?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Hawthorn Woods, IL. It holds $839K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's EIN?
Megan Butz Legacy of Hope's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2161036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 31, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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