PEAK6 Foundation
PEAK6 Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing describes a direct charitable activity called “Global Giveback Circle: Empowering At-Risk Adolescents” and reports grants to organizations working in areas including career preparation, leadership, community wellness, and youth services.
PEAK6 Foundation at a glance
In short: PEAK6 Foundation gave $1.2M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in Illinois. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,171,451
- +220.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,496
- +74.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,451
- Total assets
- $8,395,091
- +366.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PEAK6 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 141 W Jackson Blvd Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 444-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PEAK6 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greenwood Project ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 29 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 21% to Maryland, 8% to Massachusetts, and 1% each to New York and Texas. These are the states represented in the reported grants; the filing does not state a broader geographic policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PEAK6 Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $104K; repeat grants $112K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 292% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Project Chicago, IL | For internship sponsorship donation | $350,000 |
| Journey to Lead Inc Annapolis, MD | For Journey Champion Match Challenge | $250,000 |
| The Growing Season Evanston, IL | For Aux Donation | $250,000 |
| Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center Chicago, IL | For general donation | $200,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | For the Women's Initiatives of the Women and Public Policy Program and MRCBG Advisory Council | $80,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Inc Newton, MA | For the books and backpack drive | $12,451 |
| Rileys Way Foundation Brooklyn, NY | For general donation | $10,000 |
| Off the Street Club Chicago, IL | For swing for kids golf charity event | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | For general donation as part of Go Red drive | $5,000 |
| Harmony Community Development Dallas, TX | For the Turkey drive sponsorship | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,395,091 | $41,847,024 | $1,243,170 | $1,171,451 | 11 | $1,184,780 | $32,987 | $504,900 |
| 2024 | $1,801,705 | $100,417 | $424,001 | $366,001 | 6 | $380,569 | $82,468 | $97,818 |
| 2023 | $2,102,460 | $116,572 | $360,010 | $51,310 | 4 | $298,590 | $75,247 | $111,816 |
| 2022 | $2,393,499 | $2,698,269 | $362,770 | $298,920 | 8 | $298,920 | $1,082,861 | $9,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PEAK6 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $505K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing names “Global Giveback Circle: Empowering At-Risk Adolescents” as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, Greenwood Project says it prepares Black and Latino college students for careers in financial services, while Journey to Lead says it connects emerging women leaders with established women leaders. The Growing Season describes its work as promoting community wellness through projects, training, mentoring, and programs in underserved communities. The Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center says it promotes and grows Chicago’s entrepreneurial community.
Other 2025 grantees describe work providing essential items to children in low-income or homeless situations (Cradles to Crayons), empowering teens through kindness and empathy (Riley’s Way Foundation), sponsoring youth community activities (Off The Street Club), and promoting longer, healthier lives (American Heart Association).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,171,451. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $350,000, with a median of $12,451.
The largest reported grants were $350,000 to Greenwood Project for internship sponsorship; $250,000 to Journey to Lead Inc for its Journey Champion Match Challenge; $250,000 to The Growing Season for an “Aux Donation”; and $200,000 to the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center for a general donation. Other listed grants included $80,000 to Harvard University for the Women’s Initiatives of the Women and Public Policy Program and MRCBG Advisory Council, and $12,451 to Cradles to Crayons for a books and backpack drive.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judi Hart as president; Jay Coppletta, James Baboulas, and Kevin Batson as vice presidents; Matthew Hulsizer and Jennifer Just as directors; and John Beery as head of tax.
PEAK6 Foundation is led by Judi Hart, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judi Hart
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jennifer Just
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Matthew Hulsizer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James Baboulas
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jay Coppletta
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kevin Batson
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Beery
Head of Tax
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 PEAK6 Foundation
How much does PEAK6 Foundation give each year?
PEAK6 Foundation gave $1.2M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $366K across 6 grants.
What is PEAK6 Foundation's typical grant size?
PEAK6 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,451, and its average grant was $106,496, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PEAK6 Foundation that year got $104K on average.
Where does PEAK6 Foundation give grants?
PEAK6 Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does PEAK6 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of PEAK6 Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PEAK6 Foundation's largest grantees?
PEAK6 Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greenwood Project ($350,000), Journey to Lead Inc ($250,000) and The Growing Season ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PEAK6 Foundation?
PEAK6 Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $505K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PEAK6 Foundation fund?
The filing names “Global Giveback Circle: Empowering At-Risk Adolescents” as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PEAK6 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PEAK6 Foundation's EIN?
PEAK6 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2586217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does PEAK6 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). PEAK6 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peak6-foundation-morg_15699098c65644fc9366179d0ff23a53
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