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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 46-2346255

Chicago Educational Research Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 34 grants and $37,400 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $37,400

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $430,366
  • Tax year 2024

    $46,500

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $459,151
  • Tax year 2023

    $33,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $497,814
  • Tax year 2022

    $39,000

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $522,350
  • Tax year 2021

    $40,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $557,900
  • Tax year 2020

    $30,000

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $578,312

Grants paid in 2025

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Chicago Jewish Day SchoolChicago, IL

    An authentic jewish education that integrates independent learning with jewish values.

    $2,500
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Soul City ChurchChicago, IL

    Leading people into a transforming relationship with jesus.

    $1,500
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Carfu - Chicago Area Rugby Football UnionSchaumburg, IL

    Governing body for the illinois, indiana, iowa, michigan, minnesota, ohio, and wisconsin laus

    $1,000
  13. Kleo Cummunity Family Life CenterChicago, IL

    To eradicate violence by breinging opportunity to those in need throught arts, culture, workforce

    $1,000
  14. Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education FoundationLivingston, NJ

    Grants funds for holocaust eduction to schools nationwide

    $1,000
  15. ShalvaChicago, IL

    Shalva is the oldest independent, jewish domestic abuse agency in the united states.

    $1,000
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Ort AmericaNew York, NY

    Ort america transforms lives through education, fostering an innovative global network grounded in jewish values.

    $745
  20. Hillel InternationalWashington, DC

    A safe space for jewish students and events aimed at facilitating jewish traditions on college campuses

    $500
  21. 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
  22. Magen David AdomNew York, NY

    Israelis depend on magen david adom to save lives every day

    $500
  23. Michigan Shores Club FoundationWilmette, IL

    Sponsors scholarships and educational opportunities for michigan shores club employees and their families

    $500
  24. 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
  25. Shriners Children's ChicagoChicago, IL

    A pediatric specialty hospital serving children in orthopedics with care, treatment and rehabilitation services

    $500
  26. The Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    Eliminate parkinson's disease in our lifetime

    $500
  27. 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
  28. Or ShalomSan Francisco, CA

    Embraces jewish tradition and values while encouraging questioning and experimentation

    $400
  29. KeshetNewton, MA

    Works for the full equality of LGBTQ+ jews and our families in jewish life

    $300
  30. 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
  31. St Paulanne Needy Family FundGlenview, IL

    Answere the call of those in our parish and community who are in nancial crisis

    $250
  32. 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
  33. Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, IL

    The chicago botanic garden has 385 acres of nature, beauty, and respite to discover.

    $141
  34. 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.

  1. Education4 grants $4,60527% of the total
  2. Mental health1 grant $3,00017% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $2,75016% of the total
  4. Medical research2 grants $2,00012% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $1,0006% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $1,0006% of the total
  7. 5 other causes5 grants $2,94117% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois18 grants $18,350
  2. Nevada2 grants $6,000
  3. New York4 grants $3,245
  4. Colorado1 grant $3,000
  5. Minnesota1 grant $1,500
  6. Virginia1 grant $1,500
  7. California3 grants $1,005
  8. Alabama1 grant $1,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $1,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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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