Vernon H Haase Foundation
The Vernon H Haase Foundation is a private foundation based in Aurora, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable and educational organizations in several states, including Illinois, Arizona, and Texas.
Vernon H Haase Foundation at a glance
In short: Vernon H Haase Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,273
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $425,430
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (42% 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 Vernon H Haase Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60507
Phone: (630) 892-0202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vernon H Haase Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora University ($10K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (42%), Arizona (34%), Texas (14%), Virginia (4%), and Indiana (2%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Florida and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vernon H Haase Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $21K (2023) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Little Hooves and Big Hearts Oracle, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Texas Hill COU Kerrville, TX | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Beacon Group Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mercychefs Portsmouth, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Goshen College Wolf Lake, IN | Education | $500 |
| Tri-County Food Bank Mammoth, AZ | Charitable | $500 |
| The Salvation Army of Pima Prescott, AZ | Charitable | $500 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Luke's Wings Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $425,430 | $22,425 | $33,830 | $25,000 | 11 | $29,912 | $18,507 | — |
| 2024 | $436,835 | $-25,034 | $28,539 | $22,000 | 12 | $26,000 | $13,506 | $22,009 |
| 2023 | $490,408 | $28,780 | $24,784 | $20,650 | 9 | $23,861 | $31,263 | $20,602 |
| 2022 | $486,412 | $20,656 | $31,788 | $26,250 | 10 | $29,127 | $11,371 | $22,074 |
| 2021 | $497,544 | $56,422 | $28,143 | $24,250 | 11 | $26,972 | $57,539 | $24,248 |
| 2020 | $469,265 | $18,883 | $27,269 | $23,500 | 10 | — | $20,208 | $22,372 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included an education-purpose grant to Aurora University and charitable-purpose grants to several organizations. Aurora University describes its mission as empowering students to achieve lasting personal and professional success through learning. Beacon Group says it creates opportunities for people with disabilities, including employment options and related services. Luke’s Wings describes its work supporting wounded service members by helping families visit during hospitalization and rehabilitation. Goshen College says it transforms communities through courageous, creative, and compassionate leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $25,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $10,000 to Aurora University, $5,000 to Little Hooves and Big Hearts, $3,500 to Community Foundation Texas Hill Country, and $2,500 to Beacon Group. Other listed recipients included MercyChefs, Goshen College, Tri-County Food Bank, The Salvation Army of Pima, Cru, Luke’s Wings, and Garfield Farm Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Old Second National Bank as trustee.
Vernon H Haase Foundation's only listed officer is OLD Second National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
OLD Second National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $6K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Old Second National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Vernon H Haase Foundation
How much does Vernon H Haase Foundation give each year?
Vernon H Haase Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 12 grants.
What is Vernon H Haase Foundation's typical grant size?
Vernon H Haase Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vernon H Haase Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Vernon H Haase Foundation give grants?
Vernon H Haase Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (34%) and Texas (14%).
Does Vernon H Haase Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Vernon H Haase Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Vernon H Haase Foundation's largest grantees?
Vernon H Haase Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora University ($10,000), Little Hooves and Big Hearts ($5,000) and Community Foundation Texas Hill COU ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vernon H Haase Foundation?
Vernon H Haase Foundation reported $425K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does Vernon H Haase Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included an education-purpose grant to Aurora University and charitable-purpose grants to several organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vernon H Haase Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Vernon H Haase Foundation's EIN?
Vernon H Haase Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6687702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Vernon H Haase 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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