The Hilgos Foundation

HIGHLAND PARK, IL EIN: 36-4278587

The Hilgos Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $13K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$13K

+33.1% YoY

Grant Count

17

+70.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$763

-21.7% YoY

About The Hilgos Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Hilgos Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $13K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

BostonChicagoClintonEvanstonGlencoeManhattanMarlboroughNew YorkOrlandoPark RidgePhiladelphiaSanta ClaritaSkokieSouthfieldWalthamWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$4K$7K$11K$15K8 grants202017 grants202116 grants202210 grants202317 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Alzheimers Association$5KSchool of the Art Instit…$4KArts & Minds$1KUs Against Alzheimers$603MOMA$380Art Institute of Chicago$360Barnes Foundation$296Les Turner ALS$250Phillip's Collection$250Tradeoffs$250

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

68<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alzheimers Association ($4,500), School of the Art Institute ($4,000), Arts & Minds ($1,265).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Filmakers Institute Orlando, FLGeneral charitable contribution$150
Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PAGeneral charitable contribution$296
Alzheimers Association Washington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$4,500
Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, ILGeneral charitable contribution$360
Arts & Minds Marlborough, MAGeneral charitable contribution$1,265
Les Turner ALS Skokie, ILGeneral charitable contributionGeneral and charitable contribution$250
Metropolitan Museum New York, NYGeneral charitable contribution$210
Phillip's Collection Washington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$250
School of the Art Institute Chicago, ILGeneral charitable contribution$4,000
Us Against Alzheimers Washington, DCGeneral charitable contribution$603

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Lee Berna HuebnerTrustees1
Judy HolsteinBoard Member1
Elizabeth Hochman SchwartzBoard Member & Secretary1
Margot Levin SchiffBoard Member1
Martha GoldsteinBoard Member1
Lily Ling GoldsteinBoard Member1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hilgos Foundation?

The Hilgos Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Hilgos Foundation operate?

The Hilgos Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does The Hilgos Foundation award?

In 2024, The Hilgos Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $763 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Hilgos Foundation's EIN?

The Hilgos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4278587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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