B & J Association Inc
B & J Association Inc is a private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports 46 grants totaling $51,040 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, food access, education, disability services, and animal welfare.
B & J Association Inc at a glance
In short: B & J Association Inc gave $51K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,040
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,110
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $677
- Total assets
- $843,295
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (17 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B & J Association Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Longmeadow Road, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 977-2447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B & J Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sinai Chicago ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
225 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 225 grants of 225 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 7% to New York, 4% to California, and 3% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is B & J Association Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 46 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $59K (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Chicago Chicago, IL | To Provide Community-Focused, Patient-Centered Care to All. | $10,000 |
| Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe Chicago, 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 |
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | To support scholarship - milken institute of public health. | $2,500 |
| The Talking Farm Evanston, IL | To support the production and appreciation of locally grown food. | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. | $2,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | To Support Community Food Bank. | $2,000 |
| Keshet Northbrook, IL | To provide opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. | $2,000 |
| The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation Chicago, IL | To raise awareness and educate the public about the dangers of akathisia. | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $1,500 |
| Heal Chicago Chicago, IL | To address the impact of societal marginalization and isolation. | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,295 | $62,083 | $64,228 | $51,040 | 46 | $56,080 | $53,972 | $53,119 |
| 2023 | $843,204 | $25,142 | $64,378 | $52,374 | 40 | $56,874 | $17,753 | $49,108 |
| 2022 | $887,999 | $-11,175 | $74,212 | $58,819 | 54 | $64,499 | $20,741 | $52,676 |
| 2021 | $968,090 | $109,839 | $72,584 | $53,095 | 42 | $62,725 | $100,109 | $60,388 |
| 2020 | $932,735 | $94,264 | $62,251 | $47,246 | 43 | — | $25,462 | $49,838 |
| 2019 | $912,179 | $79,561 | $60,313 | $49,400 | 42 | — | $72,430 | $48,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B & J Association Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe describes its mission as assisting Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and their families; Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger; and PAWS Chicago describes its work as providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs for homeless and at-risk pets.
Other grantees describe work in areas including disability inclusion, anti-hate efforts, pediatric disease research and treatment, and community connection and recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $51,040. Grant amounts ranged from $95 to $10,000, with a median of $676.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to Sinai Chicago, $4,194 to Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe, $2,500 each to George Washington University and The Talking Farm, and $2,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Keshet, and the Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cecelia Greenspan as president and director, and Ross Greenspan and Elizabeth Scully as directors.
B & J Association Inc is led by Cecelia Greenspan, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cecelia Greenspan
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Scully
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Greenspan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 B & J Association Inc
How much does B & J Association Inc give each year?
B & J Association Inc gave $51K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 40 grants.
What is B & J Association Inc's typical grant size?
B & J Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $677, and its average grant was $1,110, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B & J Association Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does B & J Association Inc give grants?
B & J Association Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does B & J Association Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of B & J Association Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are B & J Association Inc's largest grantees?
B & J Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sinai Chicago ($10,000), Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe ($4,194) and The George Washington University ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is B & J Association Inc?
B & J Association Inc reported $843K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B & J Association Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B & J Association Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B & J Association Inc's EIN?
B & J Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6053422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does B & J Association Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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