The Hallick Family Foundation
The Hallick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shorewood, Illinois. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $176,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, health research, and community food and housing support.
The Hallick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hallick Family Foundation gave $176K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Wisconsin. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,000
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,778
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,367,600
- +24.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hallick Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The 2024 filing lists Erick Hallick as the application contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Erick Hallick
Mailing address: 24844 W Lake Forrest Ln, Shorewood, IL 60404
Phone: (608) 274-7473
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hallick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Country Day School ($68K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 74 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 13% to Maryland, 9% to Minnesota, 6% to Arizona, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hallick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 50% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $591K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Country Day School Waunakee, WI | Education and General Support | $68,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $22,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Research and Education | $15,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Greatest Need Milwaukee, WI | Research | $15,000 |
| Ican International Cancer Advocacy Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vermont Lutheran Church Black Earth, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Badger Prairie Needs Network Verona, WI | Food and Poverty | $5,000 |
| Uw Conferences & Events Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arena Food Pantry Arena, WI | Food and Poverty | $3,000 |
| Porchlight Madison, WI | Food and Poverty | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,367,600 | $468,991 | $176,558 | $176,000 | 18 | $176,000 | $43,636 | $349,233 |
| 2023 | $3,496,586 | $536,516 | $155,423 | $155,000 | 16 | $155,000 | $38,460 | — |
| 2022 | $2,576,293 | $1,231,431 | $593,114 | $590,724 | 13 | $590,724 | $28,635 | — |
| 2021 | $2,691,560 | $1,583,273 | $349,015 | $348,137 | 11 | $348,137 | $27,396 | — |
| 2020 | $1,310,682 | $737,893 | $152,071 | $152,000 | 16 | — | $16,792 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hallick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $349K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Madison Country Day School, which describes its mission as providing an academically challenging program to a diverse student body; Mayo Clinic, whose stated mission includes patient care, education, and research; and Badger Prairie Needs Network, which says it works to fight poverty and end hunger.
Other 2024 recipients include food, housing, and community-service organizations. For example, The River Food Pantry says its mission is to provide food, resources, and faith to build a stronger community; Porchlight describes providing shelter, housing, and supportive services; and WayForward Resources says it works to create food and housing security through action and advocacy. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $176,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $68,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $68,000 to Madison Country Day School for education and general support; $22,500 to Breakthrough T1D for general support; $15,000 to Mayo Clinic for research and education; $15,000 to Lung Cancer Research Greatest Need for research; and $10,000 each to ICAN International Cancer Advocacy and Vermont Lutheran Church for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James N Hallick as VP & Secreta, Erick J Hallick as President/Tr, and Jamie Jo Hallick and Lily K Hallick as directors.
The Hallick Family Foundation is led by Erick J. Hallick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erick J. Hallick
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jamie Jo Hallick
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lily K. Hallick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James N. Hallick
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John N. Hallick (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hallick Family Foundation
How much does The Hallick Family Foundation give each year?
The Hallick Family Foundation gave $176K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 16 grants.
What is The Hallick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hallick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,778, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hallick Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Hallick Family Foundation give grants?
The Hallick Family Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (13%) and Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants).
Does The Hallick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of The Hallick Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food and Poverty" (6 grants).
Who are The Hallick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hallick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Madison Country Day School ($68,000), Breakthrough T1D ($22,500) and Mayo Clinic ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hallick Family Foundation?
The Hallick Family Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $349K (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 Hallick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hallick Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Hallick Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hallick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2556053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hallick Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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