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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6053422

B & J Association Inc

A private foundation in Winnetka, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 46 grants and $51,040 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $51,040

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $843,295
  • Tax year 2023

    $52,374

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $843,204
  • Tax year 2022

    $58,819

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $887,999
  • Tax year 2021

    $53,095

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $968,090
  • Tax year 2020

    $42,246

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $932,735
  • Tax year 2019

    $49,400

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $912,179
  • Tax year 2018

    $48,940

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $892,181

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sinai ChicagoChicago, IL

    To provide community-focused, patient-centered care to all.

    $10,000
  2. Friends of Refugees of Eastern EuropeChicago, IL

    To promote jewish pride, identity and continuity among new american families in the greater chicagoland area by providing educational, religious, cultural and social services.

    $4,194
  3. The George Washington UniversityWashington, DC

    To support scholarship - milken institute of public health.

    $2,500
  4. The Talking FarmEvanston, IL

    To support the production and appreciation of locally grown food.

    $2,500
  5. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

    $2,000
  6. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    To support community food bank.

    $2,000
  7. KeshetNorthbrook, IL

    To provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.

    $2,000
  8. The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education FoundationChicago, IL

    To raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of akathisia.

    $2,000
  9. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

    $1,500
  10. Heal ChicagoChicago, IL

    To address the impact of societal marginalization and isolation.

    $1,250
  11. No Kid HungryWashington, DC

    To help end childhood hunger.

    $1,030
  12. Paws ChicagoChicago, IL

    To support the end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs.

    $1,021
  13. Amvets Dept of Ca Service FoundationGarden Grove, CA

    To help veterans connect with needed services through programs and outreach.

    $1,000
  14. Chicago Coalition for the HomelessChicago, IL

    To prevent and end homelessness.

    $1,000
  15. Disabled American VeteransLadysmith, WI

    Veteran support.

    $1,000
  16. Misericordia FoundationChicago, IL

    To provide a continuum of care and support for children and adults of all faiths and cultures who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    $1,000
  17. Project CoyoteLarkspur, CA

    To protect north america's wild carnivores and promote compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building.

    $1,000
  18. The Covenant HouseNew York, NY

    To help displaced individuals.

    $1,000
  19. The International Churchill SocietyWashington, DC

    To help preserve the memory of winston churchill and continue to explore how his life, experiences and leadership are ever-more relevant in today's chaotic world.

    $1,000
  20. The Nate Wasserman Camp FundDenver, CO

    To help deserving kids from hard-working families attend summer camp.

    $1,000
  21. The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GA

    Hurricane relief.

    $1,000
  22. Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL

    Global conservation.

    $750
  23. Israel Cancer Research FundNew York, NY

    To support cancer research in israel.

    $750
  24. Humane World for AnimalsGaithersburg, MD

    Animal welfare.

    $603
  25. Northshore University Healthsystem FoundationEvanston, IL

    General program support.

    $525
  26. Legal Aid ChicagoChicago, IL

    To provide free civil legal services to people living in poverty in cook county.

    $518
  27. Grand FoundationFraser, CO

    To improve the quality of life in grand county.

    $500
  28. K9S for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FL

    To help provide service dogs to military veterans.

    $500
  29. Maccabi USAPhiladelphia, PA

    Athletic, cultural and educational programs for jewish youth.

    $500
  30. Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL

    To provide a solution for abused, neglected, and abandoned children in chicago, illinois.

    $500
  31. North Suburban Legal Aid ClinicHighland Park, IL

    To provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services to give low-income at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives.

    $500
  32. Ravinia FestivalHighland Park, IL

    To support music in the community.

    $500
  33. Skokie Community FoundationSkokie, IL

    To help create new and innovative programs to support skokie residents.

    $500
  34. Temple Beth IsraelSkokie, IL

    General fund.

    $500
  35. Chicago Botantic GardenGlencoe, IL

    To cultivate the power of plants to enrich life.

    $396
  36. Chicago Chesed FundLincolnwood, IL

    To empower individuals in need toward self-sufficiency through personalized assistance and community resources.

    $258
  37. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of AmericaArlington, VA

    To improve the quality of life for people with asthma and allergic diseases.

    $250
  38. Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MD

    Conservation by educating, uniting, and inspiring people to take action.

    $250
  39. Chicago Bar FoundationChicago, IL

    To improve access to justice.

    $250
  40. Greater Good CharitiesSeattle, WA

    To fund food for hungry people and animals, health care, education, conservation efforts, and other important causes.

    $250
  41. Lyrics for Life Foundation IncNewberry, FL

    To help fight children's cancer.

    $250
  42. Pioneer Jubilee Women's ClubLake City, CO

    To hold community events and fundraisers and to provide grants for NFP organizations in the area.

    $250
  43. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    To support education at the university.

    $250
  44. The Field MuseumChicago, IL

    Research, collections care, and innovative learning experiences

    $200
  45. The Promised Land Dachshund SanctuaryGardendale, TX

    To support dachshund rescue.

    $200
  46. PayPal Giving FundWashington, DC

    To make grants to recommended charities.

    $95

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $6,45226% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $4,00016% of the total
  3. Animals5 grants $3,07412% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $2,0008% of the total
  5. Civil rights1 grant $2,0008% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $2,0008% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $5,51822% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois23 grants $32,612
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $5,228
  3. New York3 grants $3,750
  4. California2 grants $2,000
  5. Colorado3 grants $1,750
  6. Tennessee1 grant $1,500
  7. Georgia1 grant $1,000
  8. Kentucky1 grant $1,000
  9. Florida2 grants $750
  10. Pennsylvania1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Cecelia GreenspanPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ross GreenspanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth ScullyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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