The Host Foundation
The Host Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glencoe, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $72K. Net investment income was $209.
The Host Foundation at a glance
In short: The Host Foundation gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,446
- +143.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,446
- +3062.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,446
- Total assets
- $10,558
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Host Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pastors of Englewood Gifts from God Ministry ($72K).
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 48 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Host Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $72K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pastors of Englewood Gifts from God Ministry Chicago, IL | Donation of Winter Clothing to Children in Need | $72,446 |
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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 | $10,558 | $61,864 | $72,531 | $72,446 | 1 | $72,446 | $209 | $927 |
| 2023 | $27,190 | $37,263 | $33,336 | $29,784 | 13 | $29,784 | $296 | $1,239 |
| 2022 | $23,263 | $61,756 | $62,675 | $61,378 | 11 | $61,378 | $14,460 | $1,006 |
| 2021 | $25,766 | $55,101 | $50,967 | $50,827 | 11 | $50,827 | $1 | $994 |
| 2020 | $14,608 | $64,978 | $51,802 | $49,816 | 12 | — | $33 | $657 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Host Foundation reported a distributable amount of $927 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Host Foundation is led by Michael P. Balkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael P. Balkin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Appelbaum
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Host Foundation
How much does The Host Foundation give each year?
The Host Foundation gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 13 grants.
How large is The Host Foundation?
The Host Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $927 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Host Foundation operate?
The Host Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Host Foundation's EIN?
The Host Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3591868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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