Wahlert Foundation
Wahlert Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hoffman Estates, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $265K. Net investment income was $505K.
Wahlert Foundation at a glance
In short: Wahlert Foundation gave $265K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $265,242
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $132,621
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $132,621
- Total assets
- $5,761,757
- +5.4% 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 October 2026.
Who Wahlert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Contributions - Detail Available Upon Request ($265K). Together the top 2 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wahlert Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of 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 $211K (2023) to $406K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions - Detail Available Upon Request Hoffman Estates, IL | Various | $265,235 |
| Contributions from Schedule K-1'S Hoffman Estates, IL | From Schedule K-1'S | $7 |
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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 | $5,761,757 | $532,851 | $329,509 | $265,242 | 2 | $277,242 | $505,194 | $269,734 |
| 2023 | $5,469,046 | $734,867 | $265,877 | $211,330 | 2 | $223,330 | $701,742 | $250,523 |
| 2022 | $5,219,248 | $568,711 | $461,013 | $406,438 | 2 | $406,938 | $196,035 | $235,097 |
| 2021 | $4,535,733 | $224,258 | $300,060 | $244,304 | 2 | $244,304 | $156,751 | $221,436 |
| 2020 | $4,371,486 | $-85,291 | $453,516 | $333,168 | 2 | — | $3,892 | $186,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wahlert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wahlert Foundation is led by Kathleen C. Chameli, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen C. Chameli
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Robert C. Wahlert
Executive Vice President & Treasurer
Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Director → Executive Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $12K (2024)
Brian J. Kane
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wahlert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark D. Wahlert
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alan Wahlert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amy J. Principi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Wahlert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Wahlert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marni L. Peck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Wahlert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Wahlert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Wahlert (2022) — Director
- Former: Lauren Peck (2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Robert C Wahlert (Executive VP/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wahlert Foundation
How much does Wahlert Foundation give each year?
Wahlert Foundation gave $265K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $211K across 2 grants.
How large is Wahlert Foundation?
Wahlert Foundation reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Wahlert Foundation operate?
Wahlert Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois.
What is Wahlert Foundation's EIN?
Wahlert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6051124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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