Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation
The Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2000. The foundation supports communities through philanthropic initiatives and is known for its involvement in both the Chicago area and the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$802K
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
-44.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+60.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs promoting:
- Environmental awareness and conservation
- Education
- The arts
- Sciences
- Physical health and fitness
The foundation's work reflects the Hanifls' personal interests and values, extending beyond traditional grantmaking to include direct involvement in community initiatives and facilities.
Grantmaking
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
Grant Range
s range from approximately $30,000 to $600,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a dual geographic focus:
- Chicago area — primary philanthropic base
- Twin Cities region of Minnesota — significant funding presence, particularly in White Bear Lake and surrounding areas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,352,369 |
| Total Revenues | $33,709 |
| Total Expenses | $870,866 |
| Number of Employees | 0 |
Prior Year (FYE September 2023):
- Total grants and contributions received: $9,644
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders & Principals:
- Paul Hanifl — Co-founder
- Suzanne Hanifl — Co-founder
The couple has been married for 45 years and are actively involved in directing the foundation's philanthropic efforts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE T HANIFL | PRES, TREAS & DIR | — | — |
| PAUL H HANIFL | VICE-PRES, SEC & DIR | — | — |
| SHARON M HANIFL | VICE PRES & DIR | — | — |
| KERRY L HANIFL | VICE PRES & DIR | — | — |
| DARREN S HANIFL | VICE PRES & DIR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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