Frederick And Ida Hummel Foundation Xxxxx8006
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily through general operating grants. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community services, particularly in the areas of human services, child welfare, and education. The foundation primarily supports organizations that provide essential services to families and children, indicating a commitment to improving the well-being of vulnerable populations. Most of its funding is directed towards nonprofit organizations based in Chicago, Illinois, reflecting a strong local focus.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Chicago-based or Illinois nonprofit in human services or community-centered work seeking general operating support and able to manage mid-to-large single grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois.
- • Provides human services, child welfare, community center, or family supports.
- • Has an established local track record or partnerships with other Chicago agencies.
- • Is positioned to absorb multi‑tens-of-thousands to low-six-figure general operating grants.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: all recorded grants in the latest years went to Illinois recipients, concentrated in Chicago with 100% in-state share.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set for the foundation's size—10 distinct independent charities were funded in 2023, with varied community-service and child-welfare organizations represented.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder added many new recipients in the latest year (8 new grantees), which indicates entrants can be added; however the foundation states grants are preselected/invitation-only and no public application route is visible, so direct unsolicited applications appear unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
