Hfs Chicago Scholars
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3922345
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Total giving
- $440KTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $5.3MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
HFS CHICAGO SCHOLARS (HFS) WAS CREATED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATION OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, BUT ACADEMICALLY MOTIVATED CHICAGO INNER-CITY YOUTH. HFS GRANTS PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS, WORKS WITH OTHER UNRELATED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND THE CHOSEN HIGH SCHOOL OF THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS TO ADDRESS FULL TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL COST NEEDS OF THE RECIPIENTS AND PROVIDES AN ACTIVE MENTOR FOR EACH RECIPIENT TO HELP THE RECIPIENT SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE HIS OR HER EDUCATIONAL GOALS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Fenwick High School | $45K | 2023 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | $41K | 2023 |
| St Laurence High School | $38K | 2023 |
| De La Salle Institute | $33K | 2023 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $32K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: hfschicagoscholars.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.