Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation
The Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including groups working in housing stability, health care, financial services, education, and the arts.
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,125
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,327
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $677,219
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (11 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 504 N East Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302-2207
Phone: (708) 288-0964
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Housing Forward ($25K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares were Iowa (2%), Washington, DC (1%), Wisconsin (1%), and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 34 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $189; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Forward Maywood, IL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Cara Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Old Town School Chicago, IL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| A House in Austin Chicago, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| St Giles Church Oak Park, IL | General Operating | $5,000 |
| St Giles School Oak Park, IL | General Operating | $2,500 |
| National Geographic Washington DC, DC | General Operating | $1,000 |
| ISU Foundation Ames, IA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Ladder Up Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,000 |
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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 | $677,219 | $87,733 | $80,176 | $79,125 | 34 | $80,176 | $12,289 | $56,969 |
| 2024 | $669,662 | $129,828 | $69,648 | $69,450 | 30 | $69,648 | $74,565 | $44,965 |
| 2023 | $609,482 | $107,024 | $60,717 | $60,376 | 30 | $60,126 | $13,190 | $32,279 |
| 2022 | $563,175 | $111,519 | $58,025 | $57,950 | 28 | $57,950 | $23,486 | $26,732 |
| 2021 | $509,681 | $106,881 | $57,915 | $57,900 | 34 | $57,900 | $4,340 | $27,471 |
| 2020 | $460,715 | $113,228 | $52,475 | $52,383 | 25 | — | $4,110 | $19,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Housing Forward says its mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. Ladder Up says it helps low-income families and individuals access financial resources through free tax preparation, financial aid, and financial education. Erie Family Health Foundation says it supports Erie Family Health Centers in providing high-quality, affordable care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $79,125. Grants ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $25,000 to Housing Forward, $20,000 to Cara Chicago, $10,000 to Old Town School, and $5,000 each to A House in Austin and St Giles Church. All five grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy Hunter and Maureen G Hunter as trustees.
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen G Hunter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J Hunter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation
How much does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation give each year?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation gave $79K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 30 grants.
What is Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,327, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation that year got $189 on average.
Where does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation give grants?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (15 grants), Oak Park, IL (6 grants) and Forest Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Housing Forward ($25,000), Cara Chicago ($20,000) and Old Town School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation reported $677K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Housing Forward says its mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4408261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Tim and Maureen Hunter Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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