Community foundation · EIN 36-3819818
Highland Park Community Foundation
Highland Park, IL
Highland Park Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Highland Park, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.02M in grants paid across 42 grants, with $7.6M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Josselyn, Highwood Library & Community Center and North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Highland Park Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Interim reports are required to be submitted by all organizations that receive grant awards. Board members also reach out to award recipients to address questions and provide clarifications. Grant recipients are also required to advise if the program for which they receive funding is discontinued.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Grants to charitable organizations
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josselyn | Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery | $105,000 |
| Highwood Library & Community Center | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery | $74,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $64,500 |
| Family Focus HP | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $56,000 |
| Highland Park Community Early Learning Center | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $52,500 |
| Tri-Con Child Care Center | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $52,500 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $50,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Riverwoods, IL | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Southeast Lake County Faith in Action Volunteers | Deerfield, IL | Program Support | $31,000 |
| Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | Gurnee, IL | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Highland Park Strings | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $23,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | Program Support | $22,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General Operating Support | $22,000 |
| Highland Park High School | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $19,550 |
| Pilgrim Chamber Players | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | General Operating Support | $17,500 |
| Focus on the Arts | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $16,750 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Program Support | $16,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Collaborative Community Housing Initiative | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $14,925 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Glencoe, IL | Shooting Recovery Support | $12,500 |
| Kids Rank | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $12,500 |
| Roberti Community House | Waukegan, IL | Program Support | $12,500 |
| SaLT-Service and Learning Together | Highland Park, IL | Program Support | $12,500 |
The 25 largest of 42 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Highland Park Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Highland Park Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Highland Park Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,023,075 in grants paid (42 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Highland Park Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Josselyn (IL), $105K, Highwood Library & Community Center (IL), $74K, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (IL), $64.5K, Family Focus HP (IL), $56K and Highland Park Community Early Learning Center (IL), $52.5K.