Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-4334519

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

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Annual Giving

$802K

-11.5% YoY

Grant Count

-44.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

+60.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Minnesota $3.3M (82%)

Florida $432K (11%)

Wisconsin $177K (4%)

Illinois $49K (1%)

Washington $33K (1%)

Utah $10K (0%)

District of Columbia $2K (0%)

Idaho $1K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Nebraska New York Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

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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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Minnesota Zoo Foundation ($600,000), H2o for Life ($50,500), Children's Performing Arts ($30,175).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDREN'S PERFORMING ARTS WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$30,175
FAMILY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP CLINIC CRYSTAL LAKE, IL	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$1,000
FISHING FOR LIFE MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$6,000
GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$20,200
H2O FOR LIFE WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$50,500
HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$30,000
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION APPLE VALLEY, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$600,000
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS NAPLES, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$3,000
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CLINIC NAPLES, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$5,000
ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SAINT PAUL, MN	GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation?

**Recent Grants (2024):** | Grantee | Purpose | Amount | | --- | --- | --- | | Minnesota Zoo Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $600,000 | | H2O for Life | General Charitable Purposes | $50,500 | | Children's Performing Arts | General Charitable Purposes | $30,175 | The foundation made at least 13 grants in 2024. Grant sizes range from approximately $30,000 to $600,000.

Where does Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation make 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

What size grants does Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation award?

In 2024, Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $802K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation's EIN?

Paul and Suzanne Hanifl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4334519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.