Funding search · EIN 263216916 · Chicago, IL
Hometown America Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 58
- grants reported
- $116,157
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $1,206
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
What they fund
disasterreliefhousingfoodchildrenfamiliesindividualsresources
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Top recipients
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- Irem Sacramento Valley Foundation-Renew3 grants · $22,500
- Myerstown First Aid Unit1 grant · $10,000
- Lovextension2 grants · $5,000
- United Communities1 grant · $5,000
- Habitat for Humanity of Central Nj1 grant · $5,000
- Wounded Warrior Family Support2 grants · $5,000
- Long Island Cares1 grant · $5,000
- California Fire Foundation1 grant · $2,500
- Carolyn Masten1 grant · $2,500
- Rose Scully1 grant · $2,500
Giving over time
Grant history
All 58 reported grants, largest first.
- $10,000
Myerstown First Aid Unit · Myerstown, PA · 2024
Provides emergency services to approx. 8,800 people; 2,000 calls annually; 2 paid EMTs, 40 volunteers; 3 ambulances, rescue boat, ATV & snow sleds
- $10,000
Irem Sacramento Valley Foundation-Renew · Clarksburg, CA · 2023
Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity
- $10,000
Irem Sacramento Valley Foundation-Renew · Clarksburg, CA · 2022
Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity
- $5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Central Nj · Maple Shade, NJ · 2024
General support
- $5,000
United Communities · Alexandria, VA · 2023
Weekly mobile food distribution for families experiencing food insecurity
- $5,000
Long Island Cares · Hauppauge, NY · 2022
Provides food and humanitarian needs for Long Island community; goal to improve food security for families and sponsor programs to help families achieve self-sufficiency
- $2,500
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2024
Grants wishes to children with critical illnesses
- $2,500
Entryway Talent · Vienna, VA · 2024
Provides career training, employment and housing opportunities to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in partnership with the real estate industry
- $2,500
Irem Sacramento Valley Foundation-Renew · Clarksburg, CA · 2024
Provides job training in the area of property management to individuals with housing insecurity
- $2,500
Lovextension · Umatilla, FL · 2024
Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors
- $2,500
Make a Wish Foundation of America · Phoenix, AZ · 2024
Offers home repairs for seniors, helping them safely age in place, free of charge through grants/donations for materials and volunteers to do repairs
- $2,500
Lovextension · Umatilla, FL · 2023
Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors
- $2,500
Wounded Warrior Family Support · Omaha, NE · 2023
Helps veterans dealing with health and mental health issues, many with PTSD; programs help with mental health treatment and housing
- $2,500
Anthony Morello · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
California Fire Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2022
Provides support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, incl. offering schloarships to their children; also supports victims of fires and natural disasters and provides fire safety resources to underserved commun… read allProvides support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, incl. offering schloarships to their children; also supports victims of fires and natural disasters and provides fire safety resources to underserved communities less
- $2,500
Carolyn Masten · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
John Bailey · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
Joshua Haines · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
Julie Killough · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
Lake Cares · Mount Dora, FL · 2022
Provide food and personal necessities for families in need in Lake County FL
- $2,500
Larry Smith · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $2,500
Louis Cervone · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $2,500
Meals On Wheels Rehoboth and Lewes · Lewes, DE · 2022
Delivering hot, nutritionally balanced meals for homebound seniors and other qualified individuals
- $2,500
Michelle Orlando · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $2,500
My Warrior'S Place · Ruskin, FL · 2022
Provides support and healing resources for active and retired military and first responders or family members of lost military and first responders
- $2,500
Rose Scully · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $2,500
Wounded Warrior Family Support · Topeka, KS · 2022
Helps veterans dealing with health and mental health issues, many with PTSD; programs help with mental health treatment and housing
- $1,680
Michelle Seeders · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $1,411
Barry Skipp · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $1,000
Brenda Reed-Weiss · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $1,000
Edward Simko · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster relief
- $566
Janice Buneo · Chicago, IL · 2022
Disaster Relief
- $500
Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary · Mays Landing, NJ · 2024
Assist veterans and first responders suffering with PTSD, who are trained to help rescue, retrain and repurpose horses; provides a focus and purpose for those struggling w/PTSD
- $500
Making a Difference Foundation · Lewes, DE · 2024
Veteran and senior assistance fpr PTSD therapies, counseling and food assistance
- $500
Sacred Heart Community Service · San Jose, CA · 2024
Provide scholarships to local students experiencing economic disadvantages or who are 1st generation college students; partners to host community resource days to introduce local residents to resources available in the … read allProvide scholarships to local students experiencing economic disadvantages or who are 1st generation college students; partners to host community resource days to introduce local residents to resources available in the area less
- $500
Sierra Service Project · Sacramento, CA · 2024
Provide emotional, nutritional, and social needs support to seniors
- $500
Spectracare Foundation · Lindenwold, NJ · 2024
Provides emergency preparedness training for seniors, including an emergency go bag
- $500
The Womens Center · Chicago, IL · 2024
General support
- $500
Warrior Ranch Foundation · Islip Terrace, NY · 2024
Provides food and clothing to those in need in San Jose area; allows people to "shop" rather than be handed bag of goods, helping to restore dignity
- $500
Annabel'S Closet · Oviedo, FL · 2023
Provide household items and furnishings for people escaping domestic abuse situations.
- $500
David'S Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation · Manahawkin, NJ · 2023
Provides financial assistance, wellness resources and patient support to NJ families affected by a cancer diagnosis
- $500
Gbdc Entrepreneurship Institute · Boynton Beach, FL · 2023
Assists homeless and disadvantaged with learning financial literacy, job skills; assists with rent and food needs
- $500
Hands for Homeless · Avon Park, FL · 2023
Provides weekly meals, personal care needs, food pantry
- $500
Kure It · Irvine, CA · 2023
Focused on funding for research, awareness and education in search for cures
- $500
Redlands Christian Migrant Assoc · Immokalee, FL · 2023
Provides child care, education resources for local children of seasonal migrant workers and low income families; incl. wifi hotspots, tablets, healthcare and day care assistance
- $500
Right Coast Supportive Housing Program · Toms River, NJ · 2023
Provide housing/support for those overcoming addiction so they can rebuild stability, structure and self-esteem needed for a better future
- $500
The After School Spot · Sebring, FL · 2023
Assist local youth in need to create safe space for middle/high schoolers to be productive.
- $500
Zachary Woodard Foundation (Lightz of Hope) · Santa Rosa Beach, FL · 2023
Gifts children w/illnesses LED Bluetooth Disco Speaker as token of hope
- $500
A Nonprofit Group Enriching Lives Inc Dba Angel Aid Cares · Orange, CA · 2022
Provides wellness, self-care and mental health resources and support groups to care givers of children suffering with rare diseases
- $500
Arizona Sunshine Angels · Glendale, AZ · 2022
Promote self esteem of children in foster care who reside in residential group homes by providing essential needs to support education, independent living, self worth and hope
- $500
Broken Chains Biker Church · Taunton, MA · 2022
Help those who have fallen on hard times, been incarcerated or have struggled with addiction; own and operate a sober home, assist those being released from incarceration to obtain housing, food and clothing
- $500
Coalition Against Rape and Abuse · Cape May Ch, NJ · 2022
Supports victims of domestic violance, abuse and sexual assault offering shelter, food, clothing and counseling
- $500
Community Counseling of Bristol County-the Bridge House · Taunton, MA · 2022
Assists individuals in recovery from serious mental illness or addiction; provides housing and mental health and/or substance abuse treatment
- $500
Family Emergency Shelter Coalition · Hayward, CA · 2022
Supports the homeless community to locate stable housing and assist with their transition
- $500
Kelsey Charity Run · Somerville, NJ · 2022
Raises funds to help with expenses not covered by medical insurance or for those without insurance for children battling cancer or other life threatening diseases
- $500
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center · Round Lake Park, IL · 2022
Empower immigrants to become full participants in their communities; health and education programs and resources to enable individuals to work, raise their families
- $500
Oak Point Homeowners Scholarship Funds · Middleboro, MA · 2022
Provide scholarships for graduating Middleboro high school students
- $500
Tommy Apostolos Fund · Roseville, CA · 2022
Provide children in need with clothing, shoes and essentials to ensure no one has to go without
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