Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 26-4529679

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $71K. Net investment income was $95K.

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 at a glance

In short: Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 gave $71K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $71K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$71,456
+3.4% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$71,456
+3.4% vs 2025
Median grant
$71,456
Total assets
$1,584,797
+0.4% vs 2025
Primary geography
Louisiana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.

Who Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation: $71KUniversity of Louisiana atLafayette Foundation$71K

The largest 2026 recipient was University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation ($71K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K4$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Lafayette

How Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 gives

  • Giving fell 50% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2019 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $143K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $71K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Lafayette, LAGeneral$71,456
Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$1,584,797$112,601$106,562$71,4561$80,889$94,884$84,594
2025$1,578,763$336,155$97,006$69,1121$78,437$318,527$80,781
2024$1,338,723$88,856$96,781$69,3321$77,950$64,567$77,730
2023$1,353,382$80,126$171,836$143,2181$151,936$61,532$142,385
2022$1,380,757$113,668$94,515$64,3351$74,217$95,123$88,765
2021$1,361,763$114,192$103,125$69,9621—$96,182$78,780
2019$1,348,513$83,079$95,385$72,8111—$69,965$78,213

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • JP Morgan Chase Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    $23K (2021) → $24K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Jp Morgan Chase (2019) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA — trustee: $24KJP Morgan Chase Bank NAtrustee$24K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $24K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005

How much does Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 give each year?

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 gave $71K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $69K across 1 grant.

How large is Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005?

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 operate?

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 has awarded grants in Louisiana.

What is Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005's EIN?

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4529679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(8)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 9, 2019)
  7. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Similar funders in Illinois

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$7.1B

Grants

4,316

Total Given

$1.2B

The Allstate Foundation

Northbrook, IL

The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.

Assets

$89.3M

Grants

2,010

Total Given

$38.0M

Elks National Foundation Inc

Chicago, IL

The Elks National Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, veterans’ services, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$954.1M

Grants

1,536

Total Given

$36.5M

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

The MacArthur Foundation funds work advancing a more just, verdant, and peaceful world, including climate solutions, criminal justice, journalism, technology, and Chicago. In 2024, its grants had a median of $160,000, though awards ranged widely; it generally does not accept unsolicited requests, with possible exceptions for specific open calls or proposals that meet program guidelines.

Assets

$9.3B

Grants

1,086

Total Given

$356.1M

Arie and Ida Crown Memorial

Chicago, IL

Arie and Ida Crown Memorial supports education, the environment, health and human services, gun violence prevention, homelessness prevention, and Jewish community and Israel initiatives, with a strong focus on Chicago and giving across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024, its grants ranged from $500 to $3 million, with a median of $55,000. It uses an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.4B

Grants

897

Total Given

$115.2M

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

Chicago, IL

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago funds human services, Jewish education and community programs, crisis response, and support for Israel and Jewish communities worldwide, primarily through Chicago-area agencies and initiatives. In 2025, its grants had a median of about $20,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$1.1B

Grants

896

Total Given

$166.6M

More similar funders

More Funders in Illinois

The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open

Figures come from Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.

Robert B Hitchcock Estate Fdn XXXXX8005 down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?