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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$37,400
- Grants listed
- 34
- Assets, end of year
- $430,366
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Tax year 2024
$46,500
- Grants listed
- 31
- Assets, end of year
- $459,151
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Tax year 2023
$33,000
- Grants listed
- 25
- Assets, end of year
- $497,814
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Tax year 2022
$39,000
- Grants listed
- 18
- Assets, end of year
- $522,350
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Tax year 2021
$40,000
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $557,900
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Tax year 2020
$30,000
- Grants listed
- 16
- Assets, end of year
- $578,312
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Temple Beth SholomLas Vegas, NV
Congregation beth shalom, the spiritual home to more than 1150 member families, is the largest conservative synagogue on the north shore. We are dedicated to promoting family and community through limud (study), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (acts of justice and loving kindness).
$5,000 -
Johnny's AmbassadorsCastle Rock, CO
Johnnys ambassadorsis on a mission to educate teens, parents, and communities about the dangers of todays high-thc marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide.
$3,000 -
Chicago Jewish Day SchoolChicago, IL
An authentic jewish education that integrates independent learning with jewish values.
$2,500 -
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education CenterSkokie, IL
The museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.
$2,500 -
Madonna MissionChicago, IL
Madonna mission is a not-for-profit organization providing education and resettlement support programs for refugee individuals and their families in chicago.
$2,500 -
Margaret R Baker Charitable FoundationRockingham, VA
Awards scholarships that are payable to educational institutions on behalf of deserving young adults who are in good standing at their colleges or universities in order to help them flourish
$1,500 -
Over the Rainbow HousingEvanston, IL
Otr is an illinois non-profit organization dedicated to providing independent living solutions for individuals with physical disabilities.
$1,500 -
PCD FoundationBloomington, MN
The primary purpose for starting the PCDF was to address severe unmet needs in the PCD patient community, including: diagnostic challenges, lack of evidence to support therapies, inadequate demographic information and paucity of data related to the natural history of this disorder. Our programs reflect our efforts to create an infrastructure and processes to address these unmet needs.
$1,500 -
Soul City ChurchChicago, IL
Leading people into a transforming relationship with jesus.
$1,500 -
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY
Helping americas heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping america to never forget september 11, 2001
$1,500 -
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, IL
Through supportive care and education, the cancer wellness center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer.
$1,000 -
Carfu - Chicago Area Rugby Football UnionSchaumburg, IL
Governing body for the illinois, indiana, iowa, michigan, minnesota, ohio, and wisconsin laus
$1,000 -
Kleo Cummunity Family Life CenterChicago, IL
To eradicate violence by breinging opportunity to those in need throught arts, culture, workforce
$1,000 -
Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education FoundationLivingston, NJ
Grants funds for holocaust eduction to schools nationwide
$1,000 -
ShalvaChicago, IL
Shalva is the oldest independent, jewish domestic abuse agency in the united states.
$1,000 -
Siena Military ClubLas Vegas, NV
Serves as a support network for military families, veterans, and students interested in joining the military or pursuing careers related to the armed forces
$1,000 -
Ver InternationalTrussville, AL
Ver internationals mission is to help break cycles of poverty among the most vulnerable of honduras through programs ineducation,health and hygiene, andentrepreneurship.
$1,000 -
Youth Build of Lake CountyNorth Chicago, IL
To provide underserved young adults with the education, training, and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future.
$1,000 -
Ort AmericaNew York, NY
Ort america transforms lives through education, fostering an innovative global network grounded in jewish values.
$745 -
Hillel InternationalWashington, DC
A safe space for jewish students and events aimed at facilitating jewish traditions on college campuses
$500 -
Jewish United FundChicago, IL
Rooted in the belief in collective action and collective responsibility, juf provides life-saving services and life-enriching experiences where they are needed most.
$500 -
Magen David AdomNew York, NY
Israelis depend on magen david adom to save lives every day
$500 -
Michigan Shores Club FoundationWilmette, IL
Sponsors scholarships and educational opportunities for michigan shores club employees and their families
$500 -
NAMI -National Alliance on Mental IllnessLos Angeles, CA
The nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of americans affected by mental illness
$500 -
Shriners Children's ChicagoChicago, IL
A pediatric specialty hospital serving children in orthopedics with care, treatment and rehabilitation services
$500 -
The Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY
Eliminate parkinson's disease in our lifetime
$500 -
Friends of IdfChicago, IL
Raises funds for programs that support the health, well-being, and education of active duty israel defense forces soldiers, veterans, and bereaved familie
$459 -
Or ShalomSan Francisco, CA
Embraces jewish tradition and values while encouraging questioning and experimentation
$400 -
KeshetNewton, MA
Works for the full equality of LGBTQ+ jews and our families in jewish life
$300 -
Merit School of MusicChicago, IL
Focuses on high-quality music instruction for kids and teens, offering group music classes, private lessons, and conservatory level instruction
$250 -
St Paulanne Needy Family FundGlenview, IL
Answere the call of those in our parish and community who are in nancial crisis
$250 -
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred HeartLake Forest, IL
Offers a unique and transformative high school experienceone where every element is intentionally designed to cultivate the gifts of each student and to help intelligent, interested and energetic young women to thrive
$250 -
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL
The chicago botanic garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover.
$141 -
Wikimedia FoundationSan Francisco, CA
Support the people, technology, and policies that enable reliable information to be shared with the world.
$105
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education4 grants $4,60527% of the total
- Mental health1 grant $3,00017% of the total
- Arts and culture2 grants $2,75016% of the total
- Medical research2 grants $2,00012% of the total
- Health1 grant $1,0006% of the total
- Human services1 grant $1,0006% of the total
- 5 other causes5 grants $2,94117% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Illinois18 grants $18,350
- Nevada2 grants $6,000
- New York4 grants $3,245
- Colorado1 grant $3,000
- Minnesota1 grant $1,500
- Virginia1 grant $1,500
- California3 grants $1,005
- Alabama1 grant $1,000
- New Jersey1 grant $1,000
- District of Columbia1 grant $500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Jay SorkinPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Anthony Danielak IIISECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Larry DorfOFFICER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
- Paul RT Johnson JrOFFICER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
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