The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan
The Francis J and Patricia A Houlihan is a private foundation based in Barrington, Illinois. It makes contributions and grants to qualified charitable organizations and engages in other activities exclusively in furtherance of those charitable purposes.
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan at a glance
In short: The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan gave $149K across 62 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,010
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 62
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,403
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $3,149,142
- +1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (15 of 62, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% 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 The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3430 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: (630) 272-0263
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnel to the Towers ($9K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
255 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 255 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 11% to Wisconsin, 8% to New York, 3% to Oklahoma, and 3% to Texas. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 62 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2022) to $181K (2019). In 2025 it made 62 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to the Towers Staten Island, NY | General | $9,000 |
| Raue Center for the Arts Crystal Lake, IL | General | $7,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| St Jude Chicago, IL | General | $7,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Chicago, IL | General | $6,000 |
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Aurora, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Veterans Closet North Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Water Safety Patrol Williams Bay, WI | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,149,142 | $273,178 | $201,961 | $149,010 | 62 | $158,010 | $233,719 | $170,658 |
| 2024 | $3,111,302 | $247,275 | $190,729 | $146,100 | 57 | $155,594 | $212,140 | $163,692 |
| 2023 | $3,054,756 | $97,742 | $193,232 | $151,000 | 58 | $161,349 | $65,859 | $160,923 |
| 2022 | $3,150,246 | $22,390 | $138,244 | $91,100 | 49 | $97,167 | $83,770 | $163,771 |
| 2021 | $3,266,100 | $284,838 | $157,557 | $112,790 | 29 | $119,397 | $247,678 | $179,090 |
| 2020 | $3,138,819 | $31,988 | $176,531 | $152,110 | 52 | — | $63,683 | $161,682 |
| 2019 | $3,283,362 | $162,336 | $216,731 | $180,500 | 45 | — | $143,183 | $164,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes grantmaking to qualified charitable organizations as its sole charitable activity. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, health care, veterans’ services, religious organizations, education, and community services.
The Raue Center for the Arts, which received $7,500, describes its mission as enriching the lives of McHenry County and surrounding communities through visual and performing arts in a historic venue. Folds of Honor Foundation, which received $4,400, says it provides educational scholarships for qualifying spouses and dependent children of military service members and first responders killed or disabled while serving. Barrington Area Council on Aging, which received $1,000, says its programs and services aim to improve the lives of older adults, families, and caregivers.
Other 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported organizations. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which received $1,000, describes providing assistance such as rent, utilities, medical expenses, clothing, furniture, and household goods to people in need. Side By Side Charter School, which received $2,000, says it was created to reduce racial isolation through a multiracial learning environment. New Day Women’s Clinic, which received $2,000, describes itself as a Christian organization supporting expectant mothers and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $149,010. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $9,000, with a median of $1,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $9,000 to Tunnel to the Towers; $7,500 to Raue Center for the Arts; $7,000 each to Shriners Hospital for Children and St Jude; and $6,000 to Wounded Warrior. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Samaritans Purse, Veterans Closet, and Water Safety Patrol.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francis Houlihan as president; Kathleen Mary Janke, Mary Francis Mattoon, Maureen Ann Otten, and Aileen Marie Fitzgerald as vice presidents; Gregory Dowell as treasurer; and Whitman Brisky as secretary.
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan is led by Francis Houlihan, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francis Houlihan
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Dowell
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Marie Fitzgerald
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Mary Janke
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Francis Mattoon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Ann Otten
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitman Brisky
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Houlihan (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan
How much does The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan give each year?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan gave $149K across 62 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 57 grants.
What is The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's typical grant size?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $2,403, across 62 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan give grants?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (15 grants), Barrington, IL (5 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's largest grantees?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's largest 2025 grantees include Tunnel to the Towers ($9,000), Raue Center for the Arts ($7,500) and Shriners Hospital for Children ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (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.
What does The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grantmaking to qualified charitable organizations as its sole charitable activity. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including the arts, health care, veterans’ services, religious organizations, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's EIN?
The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4121030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Francis J and Patricia a Houlihan 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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