The Human Family Unity Foundation concentrates on large, unrestricted grants to local and national organizations working in education, faith-based community services, and conflict/peacebuilding initiatives. Their portfolio mixes traditional religious congregations and alumni/school foundations with peace and refugee organizations, and a controversial public-health advocacy group, suggesting a blend of community cohesion, education access, and reconciliation as priorities. Grants are often general operating support and include repeat funding to select partners.
Relatively concentrated giving in a small number of sizable grants, often general operating support; includes repeat grants to favored grantees and a mix of local Chicago-focused recipients and national/international organizations.
The Human Family Unity Foundation C/o Orba gives some of its largest recent support to community and peacebuilding work outside a single sector. A $404,830 grant to Tending Hope CIC anchors the portfolio’s social enterprise and community development side, while $200,000 to Central High School Foundation shows a strong education component. The foundation also backs conflict-resolution work, as seen in an $82,000 grant to Karuna Center for Peace Building and a $50,000 grant to Parents Circle Family Forum. Alongside those priorities, it funds churches, alumni foundations, university units, and refugee or immigrant assistance organizations, suggesting a mix of community cohesion, education access, and reconciliation interests. The recent record includes both large general-fund awards and repeated support to select organizations over multiple years. Grants appear at meaningful scale rather than as small one-off checks, and the portfolio reaches beyond local Chicago institutions to organizations in other states and the United Kingdom. The result is a grantmaker with a broad but recognizable pattern: education-linked institutions, faith-based service, and peace-oriented groups receive recurring attention, often through unrestricted support.
Education is one of the clearest threads in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $200,000 to Central High School Foundation for general fund support, $160,000 to University of St Andrews American Foundation, and $50,000 to Dept of American Studies - Uw Madison. Faith-based community work is another recurring area: $100,000 went to Fountain of Life Church and $70,000 to Union Memorial United Methodist Church, both as general fund grants. The foundation also supports reconciliation and dialogue organizations, including $82,000 to Karuna Center for Peace Building and $50,000 to Parents Circle Family Forum. Social and community development appears in the $404,830 grant to Tending Hope CIC, which is one of the largest awards in the recent record.
Typical grants cluster around meaningful mid-sized awards, with p25 at $15,000, a median of $25,000, and p75 at $50,000. The recent record also includes several much larger general-fund grants, indicating room for major discretionary awards. Repeat support is visible in the data: Tending Hope CIC, Children’s Health Defense, University of St Andrews American Foundation, Dept of American Studies - Uw Madison, Foster, State University of Iowa, and others appear more than once across 2023 to 2025. The foundation is not shown making program-related investments or grants to individuals. The dominant pattern is flexible general support rather than tightly specified project-only funding.
$1.6M
$6.2M
$862K
$1.7M
Most grants fall between $15K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in WI.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Human Family Unity Foundation C/O Orba.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 61 | $3M | 89.7% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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Notable grantees: Tending Hope CIC, Central High School Foundation, Children's Health Defense, Karuna Center for Peace Building, HIAS Inc
Most grants go to U.S.-based recipients, with 39 grants in the United States and 5 in the United Kingdom. New York is the top state by grant count, and Illinois accounts for 12% of grants. Recent recipients include organizations in Madison, New York, Chicago, Greenfield, and Atlanta, showing a regional footprint that extends beyond the foundation’s Chicago headquarters. UK activity is present through recipients such as Killearn and Colrain-linked organizations in the recent list.
The recent record shows support for education institutions and alumni foundations, faith-based congregations, peacebuilding organizations, refugee and immigrant assistance, and community development groups. Examples in the data include grants to Central High School Foundation, Fountain of Life Church, Karuna Center for Peace Building, Hias Inc, and Tending Hope CIC.
Typical awards cluster around mid-sized grants: the 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. The recent list also includes larger awards above that range, including a $404,830 grant and a $200,000 grant.
Yes. The recent grants list shows multiple repeat recipients across different years, including Tending Hope CIC, Children’s Health Defense, University of St Andrews American Foundation, Dept of American Studies - Uw Madison, Foster, and State University of Iowa. That pattern points to ongoing support rather than isolated one-time awards.
The top state by grant count is New York. Illinois, the headquarters state, accounts for 12% of grants. The recipient-country distribution is mostly U.S.-based, with 39 grants in the United States and 5 in the United Kingdom.
The strongest themes are education, faith-based community services, and conflict or peacebuilding work. The data also shows support for refugee and Jewish immigrant assistance and for community development or social enterprise organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| 7 |
| $1.4M |
10.3% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $250,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| TENDING HOPE CIC | KILLEARN, GL | $218,656 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| CENTER FOR BLACK EXCELLENCE AND CULTURE | MADISON, WI | $200,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| FARRINGTON ALUMNI COMMUNITY FUND | HONULULU, HI | $110,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE RAINBIRD FOUNDATION | MONROE, WI | $70,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| FOSTER | MADISON, WI | $57,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE PATH INC | BOISE, ID | $55,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE | POCATELLO, ID | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON | MADISON, WI | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| UNION MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH | SAINT LOUIS, MI | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART FBO RIO'S RAINBOW | ELKHART, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER FBO DEFEND OUR PROTECTORS | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| RISE UP ACADEMY | EVERETT, WA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR JOHNSON CTY | IOWA CITY, IA | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| BLACK MENS COALITION FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $40,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| ALL SPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE LEGACY FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| UNWAVERING RESOLVE FOUNDATION | FRANKLIN, TN | $30,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION USA | FREMONT, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| LIFE CENTER MADISON | MADISON, WI | $27,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| KARUNA CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING | GREENFIELD, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| MENTORING POSITIVES | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP FOR THE ARTS | RUIDOSO, NM | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| MADISON PARKS FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | $20,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| TENDING HOPE CIC | KILLEARN | $404,830 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| KARUNA CENTER FOR PEACE BUILDING | GREENFIELD, MA | $82,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| THE FARRINGTON ALUMNI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | HONULULU, HI | $82,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNION MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | SAINT LOUIS, MI | $70,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE | FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| DEPT OF AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON | MADISON, WI | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FOSTER | MADISON, WI | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| NEW DIMENSIONS FOUNDATION | SANTA ROSA, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ASCS LEGACY FUND | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $27,150 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNITERRA FOUNDATION | COLRAIN, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| OWN IT | MADISON, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| THE BLACK STRING TRIAGE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| TENDING HOPE CIC | KILLEARN | $55,359 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| PARENTS CIRCLE FAMILY FORUM | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| DEPT OF AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON | MADISON, WI | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE | FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS AMERICAN FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| THE BLACK STRING TRIAGE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $40,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY | NEWTON, MA | $31,500 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CREATING SPACE DETROIT | DETROIT, MI | $28,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA | IOWA CITY, IA | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| FOSTER | MADISON, WI | $17,500 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| NEHEMIAH - DEFENDING BLACK GIRLHOOD | MADISON, WI | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| SHELTER HOUSE | FAIRFAX, VA | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| SHIRLY RYAN ABILITY LAB | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
TENDING HOPE CIC
$218,656EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
FARRINGTON ALUMNI COMMUNITY FUND
$110,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
THE RAINBIRD FOUNDATION
$70,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
FOSTER
EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
THE PATH INC
$55,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
DEPARTMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
UNION MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELKHART FBO RIO'S RAINBOW
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
RISE UP ACADEMY
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR JOHNSON CTY
$50,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
BLACK MENS COALITION FOUNDATION
$40,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
ALL SPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE LEGACY FOUNDATION
$40,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
UNWAVERING RESOLVE FOUNDATION
$30,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
LIFE CENTER MADISON
$27,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
KARUNA CENTER FOR PEACEBUILDING
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
MENTORING POSITIVES
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
MOUNTAIN ENTERTAINMENT GROUP FOR THE ARTS
$25,000EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION
TENDING HOPE CIC
$404,830GENERAL FUND
KARUNA CENTER FOR PEACE BUILDING
$82,000GENERAL FUND
THE FARRINGTON ALUMNI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$82,000GENERAL FUND
UNION MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$70,000GENERAL FUND
DEPT OF AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON
$50,000GENERAL FUND
FOSTER
$40,000GENERAL FUND
NEW DIMENSIONS FOUNDATION
$30,000GENERAL FUND
ASCS LEGACY FUND
$27,150GENERAL FUND
UNITERRA FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL FUND
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
$20,000GENERAL FUND
OWN IT
$5,000GENERAL FUND
THE BLACK STRING TRIAGE
$2,000GENERAL FUND
TENDING HOPE CIC
$55,359GENERAL FUND
PARENTS CIRCLE FAMILY FORUM
$50,000GENERAL FUND
DEPT OF AMERICAN STUDIES - UW MADISON
$50,000GENERAL FUND
THE BLACK STRING TRIAGE
$40,000GENERAL FUND
CREATING SPACE DETROIT
$28,000GENERAL FUND
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
$20,000GENERAL FUND
FOSTER
$17,500GENERAL FUND
NEHEMIAH - DEFENDING BLACK GIRLHOOD
$15,000GENERAL FUND
SHIRLY RYAN ABILITY LAB
$10,000GENERAL FUND