Schiff Hardin Foundation
Schiff Hardin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $79K.
Schiff Hardin Foundation at a glance
In short: Schiff Hardin Foundation gave $79K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $79,424
- -54.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -81.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $13,237
- +140.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Schiff Hardin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Chicago Lawyer's Committee ($25K). Together the top 6 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schiff Hardin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2022) to $200K (2020). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lawyer's Committee Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| JDRF International New York, NY | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $25,000 |
| Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $6,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,424 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $24 | $81,823 | $79,424 | 6 | $81,799 | $2,012 |
| 2021 | $81,799 | $83,253 | $180,990 | $176,150 | 32 | — | $6,709 |
| 2020 | $179,536 | $164,314 | $203,977 | $200,054 | 37 | — | $9,286 |
| 2019 | $219,199 | $157,583 | $194,394 | $193,237 | 52 | — | $10,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schiff Hardin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Schiff Hardin Foundation is led by Joseph J Krasovec III, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joseph J Krasovec III
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine A McGuinness
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel M Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci E Eisenstein
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Blickenstaff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McHugh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Sperling
Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Imron Aly
Director
New on the 2022 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Weisenthal
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Thomas P Gaughan (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Antony S Burt (2019) — Director
- Former: Sailesh J Patel (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen J Dragich (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Schiff Hardin Foundation
How much does Schiff Hardin Foundation give each year?
Schiff Hardin Foundation gave $79K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $176K across 32 grants.
What is Schiff Hardin Foundation's typical grant size?
Schiff Hardin Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,237, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schiff Hardin Foundation give grants?
Schiff Hardin Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Who are Schiff Hardin Foundation's largest grantees?
Schiff Hardin Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Chicago Lawyer's Committee ($25,000), JDRF International ($25,000) and Chicago Volunteer Legal Services ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Schiff Hardin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Schiff Hardin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Schiff Hardin Foundation's EIN?
Schiff Hardin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3465740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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