Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation
The foundation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational or religious purposes by conducting or supporting activities for the benefit of or to carry out the purposes of the jewish federation of metropolitan chicago ("the federation") and specifically for the purpose of providing housing and support for the jewish elderly in need of aid and the training of caregivers for such persons.
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation gave $8.0M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $887K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,985,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $887,278
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $141,422,972
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($4.8M). Together the top 9 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 19 grants of 45 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6.7M (2021) to $12.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $4,820,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $2,275,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $375,000 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Selfhelp Home Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,422,972 | $19,131,505 | $8,575,151 | $7,985,500 | 9 | — | $19,131,505 | — |
| 2024 | $138,910,300 | $-1,507,061 | $8,656,962 | $7,985,500 | 9 | — | $-1,507,061 | — |
| 2023 | $135,925,442 | $3,344,384 | $7,846,760 | $7,213,228 | 10 | — | $3,343,554 | — |
| 2022 | $141,076,840 | $11,116,383 | $12,684,394 | $11,964,434 | 9 | $12,130,076 | $10,562,065 | $7,366,741 |
| 2021 | $153,542,907 | $7,750,845 | $7,510,361 | $6,746,934 | 8 | — | $7,142,099 | $7,115,512 |
About Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8.0M. Net investment income was $19.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation is led by Gerald M. Newman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald M. Newman
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Rosen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Devir
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Pinkston
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin S. Newman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Nasatir
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Prystowsky
Vice President
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donna Kahan (2021–2024) — Vice President -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation
How much does Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation give each year?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation gave $8.0M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $8.0M across 9 grants.
What is Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $887,278, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation give grants?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Northbrook, IL (3 grants).
Does Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($4,820,000), Council for Jewish Elderly ($2,275,500) and Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago ($375,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation reported $141.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.1M.
What is Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's EIN?
Albert & Lucille Delighter & Marcella Winston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5488529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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