Hometown America Foundation

EIN 263216916

Chicago, IL 60606 |(312) 604-7500

Total Given 2016–2024
$280K
74 grants · $31K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $500–$3K
grant size
6%
transactional · 4/68 multi-year
repeat
$980K
Assets (2024)
68
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (312) 604-7500

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $35K $506K $18K 6
2017 $5K $548K $53K 1
2018 $10K $496K $20K 1
2019 N/A $587K $34K N/A
2020 $110K $518K $44K 6
2021 $3K $551K $54K 1
2022 $61K $901K $529K 32
2023 $24K $970K $29K 13
2024 $31K $980K $55K 14

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 74 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$2K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$20K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

PZ
Patrick Zilis
President, Treasurer & Director Leadership
NN
Nicole Nixon
Secretary & Director Leadership

Grants Awarded (74 total)

Purpose
Society of St Vincent De Paul Belleville, IL $20,000 COVID 19 RELIEF FUND 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Irvine, CA $20,000 COVID 19 RELIEF FUND 2020
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA $20,000 COVID 19 RELIEF FUND 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Orlando, FL $20,000 COVID 19 RELIEF FUND 2020
Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ $20,000 COVID 19 RELIEF FUND 2020
Ignite Chicago, IL $10,000 TEEN SWIM IN CHICAGO 2020
IREM Sacramento Valley Foundation-RENEW Clarksburg, CA $10,000 Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity 2023
Myerstown First Aid Unit Myerstown, PA $10,000 Provides emergency services to approx. 8,800 people; 2,000 calls annually; 2 paid EMTs, 40 volunteers; 3 ambulances,... 2024
Teen Living Programs Chicago, IL $10,000 PROVIDE SHELTER AND NECESSITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED 2016
Frank J Evans Charitable Foundation Santa Cruz, CA $10,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED 2016
IREM Sacramento Valley Foundation-RENEW Clarksburg, CA $10,000 Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity 2022
Teen Living Programs Chicago, IL $10,000 PROVIDES SHELTER AND NECESSITIES TO YOUNG ADULTS IN NEED 2018
United Communities Alexandria, VA $5,000 Weekly mobile food distribution for families experiencing food insecurity 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Central NJ Maple Shade, NJ $5,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Milton Boys & Girls Club Milton, DE $5,000 MENTORING SERVICES TO AT RISK CHILDREN 2016
Cornerstone Hospice Assoc Tavares, FL $5,000 PROVIDING CARE FOR AILING AND TERMINAL PATIENTS. 2016
Frank J Evans Charitable Foundation Santa Cruz, CA $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN NEED 2017
Long Island Cares Inc Hauppauge, NY $5,000 Provides food and humanitarian needs for Long Island community; goal to improve food security for families and... 2022
IREM Sacramento Valley Foundation Clarksburg, CA $3,000 RENEW Program 2021
LovExtension Umatilla, FL $2,500 Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors 2023
Wounded Warrior Family Support Inc Omaha, NE $2,500 Helps veterans dealing with health and mental health issues, many with PTSD; programs help with mental health... 2023
Community Initiatives Oakland, CA $2,500 Grants wishes to children with critical illnesses 2024
Entryway Talent Vienna, VA $2,500 Provides career training, employment and housing opportunities to individuals and families at risk of or... 2024
IREM Sacramento Valley Foundation-RENEW Clarksburg, CA $2,500 Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity 2024
LovExtension Umatilla, FL $2,500 Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors 2024