Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation
The Foundation was organized to foster, promote, support, develop, and maintain the broad, charitable, educational or religious purposes or functions as authorized by the charter of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and the by-laws of the Foundation.
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $484K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,453,190
- +5712.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $484,397
- +3775.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($1.4M). Together the top 3 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4052% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $1,425,190 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $18,739 | $1,462,009 | $1,453,190 | 3 | $18,739 |
| 2022 | $1,382,922 | $110,443 | $34,551 | $25,000 | 2 | $110,443 |
| 2021 | $1,532,734 | $77,642 | $35,147 | $25,000 | 2 | $77,642 |
| 2020 | $1,256,723 | $68,939 | $43,865 | $35,000 | 3 | $68,939 |
| 2019 | $1,241,938 | $61,200 | $119,182 | $110,000 | 2 | $61,200 |
About Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation is led by Phillip Haag, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Phillip Haag
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard G Edelheit
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S Rosen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A Pinkston
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Lorch
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Jagust
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Haag
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation
How much does Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation give each year?
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $18,000, and its average grant was $484,397, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation give grants?
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation's EIN?
Robert L and Sylvia M Haag Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0149729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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